VIDA International Postdoctoral Fellowships in Gravitational-Wave Astrophysics, USA


Vanderbilt University is delighted to offer its VIDA International Postdoctoral Fellowships in Gravitational-Wave Astrophysics. Candidates who want to conduct original research in theoretical, computational, or observational astrophysics and generate high-quality publications can apply for the academic year 2022-2023.

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This postdoctoral position is open to application from all interested and eligible international and home country national students. The candidates must possess a PhD degree in physics, astronomy, or equivalent to be eligible for the position.

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VIDA International Postdoctoral Fellowships in Gravitational-Wave Astrophysics, USA Established in 1873, Vanderbilt University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Nashville (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Tennessee. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Vanderbilt University is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Vanderbilt University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 146 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this US higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All interested American and foreign students can apply.
  • Eligible Course or Subjects: The candidates can apply for the postdoctoral position in Data-Intensive Astrophysics (VIDA) at Vanderbilt University.
  • Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
  • The applicants must have the required academic qualification, i.e., a PhD degree in the necessary field.

Offered Benefits

Vanderbilt University will award the selected candidates this postdoctoral fellowship and provide them the opportunity to participate in the following efforts of VIDA and an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer:

  • Fisk-Vanderbilt Bridge Program
  • NSF Research Traineeship Programs, EMIT (Establishing Multi-messenger astronomy Inclusive Training)
  • NISE (Neurodiversity Inspired Science & Engineering)

Application Process

  • How to Apply: Students who want to apply for the fellowship must sent all the supporting documents directly to with the subject line “VIDA Fellow 2022, LASTNAME FIRSTNAME”. All applications received will be considered automatically.
  • Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
  • A cover letter stating the applicant‡s overall goals, motivation for applying, and how their research aligns with the position (1 page; LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_Cover.pdf)
  • A curriculum vitae including a list of publications and talks. (LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_CV.pdf)
  • A description of research accomplishments and future plans (3-page limit, 1-inch margins, 12 pt font; LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_Research.pdf)
  • Names and contact details of three professional references (LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_References.pdf)
  • Three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to with the subject line “VIDA Fellow 2022: reference letter for LASTNAME FIRSTNAME”.
  • Admission Requirements: The applicants must have a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or equivalent.
  • Language Requirement: The students must submit scores of the following English language proficiency tests:
  • TOEFL IBT – 100
  • IELTS – 7.0
  • PTE – 70
  • Duolingo – 130
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