Postdoctoral Research Associate

Apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/195539Applications not accepted through LinkedIn Washington University in St. Louis invites applicants to conduct independent research as a postdoctoral fellow of the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences (MCSS) in the broad field of space sciences. We welcome applicants with interests in Astromaterials, Cosmochemistry, or Meteoritics; Experimental, Theoretical, or Observational Astrophysics; Planetary Science; Particle and Nuclear Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation; and Earth as a Planet. In their application materials, the candidate should describe their research interests and list potential collaborators from among the faculty fellows of the MCSS. Employment in this fellowship is planned to begin in July 2027 for an anticipated initial one-year term, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Additional information about the postdoctoral program at Washington University is at: https://postdoc.washu.edu/ and https://artsci.washu.edu/postdoctoral-appointments-arts-sciences. QualificationsCandidates must have a PhD or be a May 2027 degree candidate specializing in one of the fields listed above and have a record of excellent scholarship. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated expertise in relevant observational, lab-based, theoretical, and computational methodologies. Applications and reference letters are due December 5, 2026. More info and to apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/195539