We invite applications for a postdoctoral position at the Leonard E. Parker Center of Gravitation, Cosmology and Astrophysics (CGCA) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). The successful applicant will work on projects related to radio transients with Prof. David Kaplan, co-PI of the ASKAP Variables and Slow Transients collaboration. The work within VAST will focus on Galactic radio transients, but there are a wide range of possible projects related to time-domain astronomy available. The CGCA at UWM has active research efforts in astronomy, astrophysics, gravity, and cosmology, with membership in the LIGO Scientific Collaboration, NANOGrav, the Event Horizon Telescope, the Zwicky Transient Facility, the GROWTH collaboration, the Australia Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder, and more. The core group is comprised of 8 faculty (Brady, Chang, Creighton, Erb, Kaplan, Medeiros, Vigeland and Wiseman), plus a number of scientists, postdocs, and graduate students.

The initial appointment will be for two years, with the possibility of renewal for a third year, contingent on funding and research performance. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or a related field by the time they start the position.

Please submit your applications to cgca-postdoc-applications@uwm.edu with the following: a CV, publication list, and a brief statement of your research interests. Please include the word "ASKAP" in the email subject line. Applicants should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the same email address. Applications should be received by January 23, 2026 to ensure full consideration, but the position will be open until filled. If you have questions about the position, please contact Prof. Kaplan (kaplan@uwm.edu).

The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

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UWM Center for Gravitation, Cosmology & Astrophysics

Application address: cgca-postdoc-applications@uwm.edu

Selection begins: Friday, 23 January 2026

Current Status of Position: Accepting Applicants