Postdoctoral Associate - Astrophysics

Postdoctoral Associate - Astrophysics

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

in New Brunswick, NJ

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Type: Full-Time

Salary: Starting at $63,968 per year

Posted: 10/21/2025

Category: Astronomy and Astrophysics

Salary Details

minimum salary per Postdoc Union Contract - $63,968

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs

Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options

Employee and dependent educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discounts programs

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Posting Summary

The Rutgers University Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for a postdoctoral research position starting on, or after, 7/01/2026. The position is to be offered jointly with the Center for Computational Astrophysics (CCA) at the Simons Foundation Flatiron Institute in New York City.

The successful applicant will work at the galaxy-interstellar medium interface under the guidance of Professor Blakesley Burkhart, in collaboration with other members of the CCA and Rutgers science staff, and contribute to a research program on star formation, galaxy formation, the interstellar medium, and fluid dynamics. The successful candidate will be expected to work on all or a subset of the above topics, be proficient in working with large data-sets (observational or numerical), machine learning, and running/analyzing numerical simulations.

The initial appointment will be for two years at Rutgers University followed by a third year appointment held at CCA as a Flatiron Research Fellow. There is a possibility of an additional year's extension at CCA, contingent on performance. The successful candidate will benefit from the rich scientific atmospheres at Rutgers and CCA. Weekly visits between the scientific communities at Rutgers and CCA are highly encouraged. The postdoc will have opportunities to participate in observational work, help mentor graduate students, attend journal clubs/coffee meetings/colloquia at CCA and Rutgers. Funds for conference travel and professional development will be provided.

Position Status: Full Time

Minimum Education and Experience

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in astronomy or physics by the start date.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful applicant will contribute to a research program on star formation, galaxy formation, the interstellar medium and fluid dynamics. The successful candidate will be expected to work on the above topics, explore new opportunities on nearby galaxies with large data-sets, and develop and lead their own projects within this framework.

Campus: Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus: Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City

Piscataway

State

NJ

Rutgers is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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