Post-doctoral Researcer

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Hiring Unit

Physics

Position Summary

• Use the Canadian CHIME and CHORD radio telescopes to search for long-period transients, which are theorized to originate from magnetically active neutron stars and binary white dwarfs.
• Use these discoveries to better understand the astrophysical origins and physical emission mechanisms of this enigmatic phenomenon.

Qualifications

PhD in Physics

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Annual Salary

$78,000.00

Hours per Week

35 (Full time)

Location

Rutherford Physics

Supervisor

Professor

Position Start Date

2026-09-08

Position End Date

2028-10-31

Deadline to Apply

2026-09-15

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