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Postdoctoral Associate in Time-Domain Astrophysics
Job no: 537841
Work type: Post Doc Associate
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Physical/Mathematical Sciences
Department:16060000 - LS-ASTRONOMY
Classification Title:
Postdoctoral Associate
Classification Minimum Requirements:
PhD in Astronomy, Physics, or a related field.
Job Description:
A Postdoctoral Associate position is available in observational/computational time-domain astrophysics, including supernovae, gravitational-wave events, fast radio bursts, and tidal disruption events, to work with Dr. Daichi Hiramatsu in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Florida to begin in Fall 2026. Applicants are encouraged to include plans on how they will benefit from and utilize some of the group, department, and university resources, including UF telescope access (e.g., 10.4m Gran Telescopio Canarias), HiPerGator supercomputer, and/or membership in the Global Supernova Project (a Key Project at Las Cumbres Observatory with a global telescope network). Ability to connect with other researchers in the department as well as campus-wide will also be considered positively.
The applicant must have completed a PhD in Astronomy, Physics, or a related field by the date of appointment. The position is renewable annually for up to three years based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding.
UF is the state's oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 7th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2025 rankings). UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF's large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.
Expected Salary:
The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.
Required Qualifications:
PhD in Astronomy, Physics, or a related field.
Preferred:None.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting.
A complete application includes:

• A cover letter summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position
• A research statement on the applicant's past, current, and future projects (limited to four pages)
• A complete curriculum vitae, including a publication list

The names and email addresses of three references must be provided. An email will be sent to your references, requesting them to upload their confidential letter to the submission packet.
Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis beginning January 15, 2026, and the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.
The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.
Health Assessment Required:None.
Advertised: 12 Nov 2025 Eastern Standard Time
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