Postdoctoral Position in Supernova Theory at Princeton

The Department of Astrophysical Sciences, Princeton University, invites applications to fill a postdoctoral research position in supernova theory with Adam Burrows, with a focus on radiation transport, mechanisms of explosion, and numerical radiation-hydrodynamics. Candidates with a strong background in Astrophysics, Physics, Computational Science, or Applied Mathematics will be seriously considered. Exceptional computational resources, opportunities for collaboration, and ample research and travel funds will be available to the successful candidate. Appointments are for one year, renewable annually based on satisfactory performance, for a total of up to three years. The expected starting date is September 1, 2011, though earlier starting dates can be accommodated and are not discouraged.

Applicants should apply via the web at: http://jobs.princeton.edu. Letters of recommendation will also be handled through this site. Note that the online application must be started before asking your referees for letters. You will have the opportunity to complete and send your application later if you wish.

All applications received by November 15, 2010 will be fully considered, but applications will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled. Only web submissions will be considered. All applications will be considered for all postdoctoral positions available in the department, but you will be asked in the application form which positions you are interested in.

Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.


Applications will be accepted by web submission only through this site: https://jobs.princeton.edu.

For application instructions and frequently asked questions, please see the bottom of this page.

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING TO POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ASTROPHYSICAL SCIENCES, PRINCETON UNIVERSITY

INSTRUCTIONS
Note that this application need not be completed in a single sitting. Your initial application MUST include your personal details, answers to the “Supplemental Questions” including which jobs you are interested in as applicable, and the contact information for your letter writers. Your CV, research statement and other attachments can be added or modified later if you’d like. Indeed, we urge you to start the application to allow the system to receive your letters of recommendation.
The online application process should take about 10 minutes.
Go to the Jobs at Princeton website: https://jobs.princeton.edu
Click on “Search Open Positions” on the top left of the page
Under Department, choose from the drop-down menu “Astrophysical Sciences – 120”.
Click the SEARCH button.
Click View for the position you are applying for.
Click on the button APPLY FOR THIS POSTING at the top or bottom of the page.
If you’ve never applied through this site before, then under New Applicant, click on Fill out a new Application, and follow the directions as stated. Please make a record of your User Name and Password, as this will allow you to access your application later. You will then be taken through a few short pages of personal details. There is no need to click on the link View Faculty & Academic Application; please ignore this link.
If you are returning to your application to modify or add to it, then once you log in, the system will bring up the job listing and application you’ve already submitted. To make changes to your attachments, click on Manage Attachments.
When you are filling out your initial application, after you fill in your personal details, a page will appear with a list of “Supplemental Questions”. In the postdoctoral positions application, this is the place to indicate which positions you are applying for: Notice that you have the opportunity to apply for multiple positions with your single application.
Next, you will be asked to provide references, i.e. people who will write your letters of recommendation. For each of your people who will write letters of recommendation, click on the ADD A NEW ENTRY button. Most importantly,enter the reference’s name, a valid e-mail address and select YES that we may e-mail the reference directly. The system will send instructions to each of your references telling them how they can upload your confidential reference letter. Note that a minimum of three references is required.
Next, you will be asked to attach your application materials such as your research statement, etc. If you would rather add those later, you will be allowed to do so by the application deadline. To continue, it is okay to click on the FINISHED ATTACHING DOCUMENTS button, even if you have not attached all of your documents. You will indeed be able to return to your application later to attach or update your application materials if you wish. You will then see a message stating that “you may not be allowed to attach documents for this posting at a future time”. This is NOT the case, please ignore this. When asked, “Are you sure you want to finish attaching documents for this Posting?” do click on YES to continue.
The final window will state that your application has been submitted. Remember that you WILL have the opportunity to add or modify your attachments later using your User Name and Password to log back in. At this point, make a note of your confirmation number for future reference and to re-enter the site to view or modify your application. You can also check on the status of your application later to see if your reference letters have been uploaded to the site.

FAQ


I started my application initially, but don’t remember my User Name and/or Password to get back in. How do I retrieve my User Name and Password so I can get back in to complete my application?
Under Existing Users, below the login area, click on I Forgot My Username/Password , and follow the directions as stated.
I clicked on View Faculty & Academic Application. Some of my information is there, but it is missing my references and attachments. Also, at the bottom of the page is an Agreement where I am asked to sign, certifying that my information is true as entered. Do I need to sign this and send it in?
Please ignore this page. It does not show your entire application, only some parts of it. You may view your references and attachments separately. You do not need to physically sign this and send it anywhere. The submission of your application will count as an electronic signature.
For the attachments, does the 5MB maximum file size refer to the sum of the documents or each individual document?
Each individual document can be no more than 5 MB.
The attachment page indicates that you want separate CV and publications documents. Is it really necessary for them to be separate?
Yes, please.
I’m not ready to upload all of my application materials. Can I send them later?
Yes, you may save and come back to your application later to attach any or all of the documents.
I’ve already uploaded my application materials, but now wish to update them. When I try, I get this message: “For Faculty and Academic Applications, if you update any single document while the Search is active, it is the responsibility of the candidate to alert the hiring manager in the department that you have provided revised materials that should replace what you originally submitted as part of your application.” What does this mean?
If you have already attached a document and wish to replace it with an updated version, you may do so. If you do, please send an e-mail to postapp11@astro.princeton.edu (FOR POSTDOC POSITIONS) or lipman@princeton.edu (FOR FACULTY APPLICATIONS) to let us know you have done so. We will make sure your most updated documents are part of your application.
I’ve already asked my references to provide letters of recommendation on my behalf, and they’ve indicated that they will send the letters to Princeton. Do I also need to provide the information here?
Yes, this is a critical step in your application. By indicating your references and their e-mail addresses here, we will contact them and give them instructions on how to upload your letters so that they are part of your application. Letters e-mailed or mailed separately may not become part of your application.
How can I find out whether or not my recommendation letters were received?
You may log into the system anytime after you’ve initially applied. Under References Received, click on View Status.
I’ve changed my mind as to which jobs I’m interested in and/or who my letter writers should be. How do I change those?
If you really need to make such a change, please send an e-mail to postapp11@astro.princeton.edu (FOR POSTDOC POSITIONS) or lipman@princeton.edu (FOR FACULTY APPLICATIONS).
Can I withdraw my application?
Yes, when you log back in to your application, click on “Withdraw Application” under Status.
I entered my personal information, answered the questions and indicated my references. I didn’t yet upload my documents, as I wanted to come back and do that later, but I received the following message:
Your Application Has Been Submitted
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Astrophysical Sciences
The following is your confirmation number:
Thank you for submitting your application.
This is confusing, because my application is not complete. What do I do?
Click the OK button. This means that everything you entered has been received. You are still able to go back into your application to add or modify your attachments. Remember that all applications received by November 15, 2010 (including required document attachments) will be fully considered, but applications will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled.
What if I want to apply to both the faculty and postdoctoral position postings?
You may apply to both postings if you wish. Separate applications will be necessary.
Who do I contact if I have more questions?
FOR POSTDOC APLICATIONS, please send e-mail to postapp11@astro.princeton.edu.
FOR FACULTY APPLICATIONS, please send e-mail to lipman@princeton.edu.