Vanderbilt University is delighted to offer its VIDA International Postdoctoral Fellowships in Gravitational-Wave Astrophysics. Candidates who want to conduct original research in theoretical, computational, or observational astrophysics and generate high-quality publications can apply for the academic year 2022-2023.

This postdoctoral position is open to application from all interested and eligible international and home country national students. The candidates must possess a PhD degree in physics, astronomy, or equivalent to be eligible for the position.

Founded in 1873 in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University is a private research university ranking 13thout of 443 National Universities. Being dedicated to supporting one another within its community, the university has made a lifelong commitment to channeling service, knowledge, and experience toward the betterment of humanity.

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Application Deadline: Applications can be submitted latest by 11.59pm Central US Time on December 7th, 2022.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Vanderbilt University
• Department: Department of Physics & Astronomy
• Course Level: Postdoctoral
• Award: Employment
• Number of Awards: NA
• Access Mode: Online
• Nationality: International and Domestic
• The award can be taken in the USA

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All interested American and foreign students can apply.
• Eligible Course or Subjects: The candidates can apply for the postdoctoral position in Data-Intensive Astrophysics (VIDA) at Vanderbilt University.
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
• The applicants must have the required academic qualification, i.e., a PhD degree in the necessary field.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: Students who want to apply for the fellowship must sent all the supporting documents directly to [email protected]with the subject line “VIDA Fellow 2022, LASTNAME FIRSTNAME”. All applications received will be considered automatically.
• Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
• A cover letter stating the applicant’s overall goals, motivation for applying, and how their research aligns with the position (1 page; LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_Cover.pdf)
• A curriculum vitae including a list of publications and talks. (LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_CV.pdf)
• A description of research accomplishments and future plans (3-page limit, 1-inch margins, 12 pt font; LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_Research.pdf)
• Names and contact details of three professional references (LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_References.pdf)
• Three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to [email protected] with the subject line “VIDA Fellow 2022: reference letter for LASTNAME FIRSTNAME”.
• Admission Requirements: The applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or equivalent.
• Language Requirement: The students must submit scores of the following English language proficiency tests:
• TOEFL IBT – 100
• IELTS – 7.0
• PTE – 70
• Duolingo – 130

Benefits

Vanderbilt University will award the selected candidates this postdoctoral fellowship and provide them the opportunity to participate in the following efforts of VIDA and an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer:

• Fisk-Vanderbilt Bridge Program
• NSF Research Traineeship Programs, EMIT (Establishing Multi-messenger astronomy Inclusive Training)
• NISE (Neurodiversity Inspired Science & Engineering)

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