Description

The Planetary Group lead by Professor Dobbs-Dixon in the Physics Department in the Division of Science at New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to recruit a Research Scientist in the area of exoplanetary science.

The successful candidate is expected to conduct cutting-edge independent research in exoplanetary atmospheres, focusing on theoretical and/or numerical modeling utilizing state-of-the-art observational facilities such as the James Webb and Hubble Space Telescopes. Expertise in areas such as atmospheric radiative, physical, and chemical processes; cloud formation; hydrodynamics; and multidimensional forward and retrieval modeling is essential. Candidates will be expected to collaborate with both internal and external researchers, foster new collaborations, and actively bring innovative research projects to the department. Involvement in current and future space missions, proven success in securing external research funding, and experience in managing PhD students, research assistants, and undergraduate students is required.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To be considered, candidates are required to have a PhD in Planetary Sciences, Astronomy, or Astrophysics, and at least 8 years of post-doctoral experience in their field, along with an extensive research and publication record in high-impact journals. All applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae (including a publication list), a brief 2-page summary of research accomplishments and future interests, and contact information for 2 letters of recommendation, all in PDF format via Interfolio. Please visit our website at https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/about/careers/postdoctoral-and-research.html for instructions and information on how to apply.

Astrophysical research at NYUAD covers a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from astroparticle physics to stellar and planetary science, compact objects, and galactic simulations, providing researchers with opportunities to explore diverse areas of study. The Planetary Group, led by Dr. Ian Dobbs-Dixon, focuses on planetary atmospheres, planetary formation, interior evolution, and gravitational dynamics. The department’s multidisciplinary environment consists of over 30 researchers, including graduate and undergraduate students. Research benefits from strong support at both the institutional and national levels. Locally, NYUAD has access to significant on-campus computational resources, including a 60,000 core Infiniband Cluster (Jubail) dedicated to the Division of Science and to other supercomputer facilities through the Center for Astrophysics and Space Science.

The terms of employment include a very competitive salary, housing allowance, medical insurance, educational subsidies for children, and other benefits.

Any queries should be directed to: Dr. Ian Dobbs-Dixon, idd1@nyu.edu.

About NYUAD:

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.

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UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.