The astrophysics research center of the Open University (ARCO) invites candidates to apply for 2+1 years Postdoctoral positions (extension to the third year is contingent on performance and funding). Successful candidates will pursue research in theoretical, numerical or observational astrophysics, and have full access to all the resources available at the center.
We offer two types of positions:
1) A few postdoctoral researcher positions, working with one or more of the ARCO core members.
2) Exceptional candidates may be qualified for the ARCO Prize Fellowship; ARCO Prize Fellows conduct independent research as part of ARCO.
Key areas of research studied by ARCO core members:
Exoplanets: interior structure, thermal evolution, planet formation, exoplanet characterization (A. Vazan, H. B. Perets)
High energy astrophysics: Gamma Ray Bursts, gravitational waves, compact object mergers, magnetars, fast radio bursts, r-process nucleosynthesis, tidal disruption events, supernovae and use of HEA transients as cosmological probes (J. Granot, P. Beniamini, Y. Zenati, H. B. Perets)
Cosmology: Large Scale Structure formation and evolution, The Epoch of Reionization, Cosmic Dawn, the Dark Ages, redshifted 21 cm observations, intensity mapping (S. Zaroubi)
General Relativity and its extensions: Quantum field theory in curved space time, black hole physics and other self-gravitating compact objects, black hole entropy and the information paradox, modified gravitational theories (M. Hadad, Y. Verbin)
Dynamics: Stellar and planetary dynamics, dynamics near massive black holes. (H. B. Perets)
Starting dates are expected up to the Fall of 2025.
Applicants should submit a single PDF containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, brief (up to ~3 pages) statement of research interests and experience, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to Ms Iris Natan: irisnat@openu.ac.il