McCray Postdoctoral Fellowship for Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences

at  University of Colorado Boulder

Requisition Number:
59873
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Research Faculty
Schedule:
Full-Time
Date Posted:
18-Oct-2024

JOB SUMMARY

The Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences (APS) at the University of Colorado Boulder is seeking applications for the inaugural Richard McCray Postdoctoral Fellowship for Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences. The award is open to scholars in all fields represented by faculty in our department including astrophysics, planetary sciences, solar and space physics, and astronomy education research.
This prize postdoctoral fellowship is named after the late Prof. Richard McCray, who made seminal contributions to a wide range of topics in theoretical and observational astrophysics, including interstellar gas dynamics, cosmic X-ray sources, supernovae, and supernova remnants. In addition to his scientific achievements, Professor McCray was deeply engaged in developing innovative pedagogy for undergraduate STEM education. The Richard McCray Postdoctoral Fellowship for Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences honors his legacy.
The APS department recognizes that the effectiveness and creativity of a group is strengthened by contributions from a broad range of perspectives. As such, we particularly welcome candidates from groups that have been historically underrepresented in astrophysics and planetary science and/or have demonstrated leadership toward building an equitable and inclusive scholarly environment.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

• The initial appointment will be made for two years, with the possibility of extending to a third year.
• Candidates should identify a faculty member in the APS department who has agreed to be their sponsor prior to submitting their application.
• The start date for this position is expected to be August 2025.

• This fellowship will provide support for teaching, research, service and professional development activities.
• The fellow is expected to pursue research in collaboration with APS faculty, researchers, and/or students.
• The fellow will meet periodically with their faculty sponsor for the purpose of mentoring and professional development.
• The fellow may elect to teach, either in the classroom or as a mentor to graduate or undergraduate students, as well as participate in service activities in the department, internal to the university, and externally.