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Applicants are invited for a postdoctoral position focusing on black hole astrophysics withProf. Alexandra Tetarenko in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the Universityof Lethbridge.
This position is planned for two years, with an extension for a third year contingent on the availability of funding.
The successful candidate will work on topics related to accretion driven jets launched from black holes, including:

Additionally, there is the opportunity to get involved in the Event Horizon Telescope collaboration, for which Prof. Tetarenko is a leading member.

The successful candidate will be expected to spent 80% of the time on predefined projects, and will be given 20% of the time for independent research. The start date for the position is set atSpring/Summer 2024, but this is negotiable. This is a grant funded position and will include a generous stipend, travel funds, and computing equipment.

Qualifications:

The University of Lethbridge hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community.

The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record.

The University of Lethbridge invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at human.resources@uleth.ca so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.