Postdoctoral Research, Multimessenger Astrophysics
Wake Forest UniversityWinston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Posted March 3, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education.
Job Description
The Wake Forest Department of Physics invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in multimessenger astrophysics. The successful applicant will work with Professor Caitlin Witt on projects related to pulsar timing arrays and electromagnetic searches for supermassive black hole binaries.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy/Astrophysics or a related field
- Strong background in astronomical data analysis
- Proficiency with Bayesian Statistics
- Strong publication record in relevant venues
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
