Postdoctoral Researcher, Astronomy

Posting Details

Position Details

Title

Postdoctoral Researcher, Astronomy

Appointment Status

Non-Tenure Track

Department

IU Bloomington Astronomy

Location

Bloomington

Position Summary

The Department of Astronomy at Indiana University invites
applications for the Sullivan Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship to
begin in the Fall of 2027.

The search is open to applicants from any area of astronomy or
astrophysics; we are particularly interested in candidates whose
research complements and enhances current department strengths and
who will collaborate directly with department faculty. The
department’s research activity includes observational, theoretical,
and computational projects in Galactic and extra-galactic
astrophysics, stellar astrophysics, exoplanets, and stellar
dynamics (see the Department’s website https://astro.indiana.edu
for further information).

The successful applicant will have access to observing time on the
WIYN 3.5-m telescope at Kitt Peak (including the NEID
high-precision radial velocity spectrometer), and on other
telescope facilities to which the department has access. They will
also have direct use of the outstanding IU information technology
infrastructure, including full access to various supercomputers and
massive data storage systems (see here for further details
https://uits.iu.edu/services/technology-for-research/high-performance-computing-and-storage
). The department has a supportive and collegial atmosphere. We
maintain close ties with the Physics Department and the wider
campus community. IU-Bloomington is the flagship campus of the IU
system and is centrally located in a community of ~80,000 people
with an outstanding public park system and a vibrant fine arts,
theater, and entertainment scene.

This position is a full time, benefits-eligible position with a
salary of $70,000 per year and additional funds for research
expenses. The initial appointment will be for two years with
extension to the third year depending on satisfactory
performance.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in Astronomy, Astrophysics, or
Physics by appointment start date.

Department Contact for Questions

astdept@iu.edu

Additional Qualifications

Salary and Rank

Special Instructions

Applications, including a CV, publication list, statement of
research experience and plans, and three letters of recommendation
should be submitted through the application portal:

https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/34885

Applications and letters of recommendation must be received by
December 7, 2026 to receive full consideration. Questions about the
application process can also be sent to astdept@iu.edu.

For Best Consideration Date

12/07/2026

Expected Start Date

08/01/2027

Posting Number

IU-101765-2026