Assistant Professor of Gravitational‑Wave & Multi‑Messenger Astrophysics

Job description

Description The Department of Physics & Astronomy at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor in gravitational‑wave and multi‑messenger astrophysics. We seek an outstanding scholar whose research spans gravitational‑wave theory, data analysis, and/or multi‑messenger astrophysics, ideally grounded in gravitational physics and relativistic astrophysics. Vanderbilt has growing strength, leadership, and strategic momentum in gravitational‑wave science (e.g., in PTAs, LISA, and LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA) and multi‑messenger astrophysics (e.g., in SDSS, LSST, and UVEX), with collaborative ties across Physics & Astronomy, Mathematics, Data Science, and campus‑wide initiatives. Vanderbilt has also recently established the College of Connected Computing, its first new college in 40 years, to advance breakthrough discoveries and strengthen computing education for students through a “computing for all” approach. The candidate will be expected to develop a visible, high-impact, externally funded research program in gravitational‑wave and/or multi‑messenger astrophysics; engage collaboratively with national and international efforts (e.g., PTAs, LISA, LIGO-Virgo-...