Prospective postdocs
Prospective postdoctoral fellows interested in choosing Penn State as the host institution for 51 Pegasi b, NASA Hubble/Sagan and/or NSF Astronomy & Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships are encouraged to apply and to contact their potential faculty mentor(s) in advance of submitting their application.
Penn State often advertises for one or more Center for Exoplanets & Habitable Worlds postdocs in the AAS job register. This cycle, applications received by January 3, 2025 will receive full consideration for positions to start in Summer/Fall 2026. We have a list of Frequently Asked Questions that may be useful to applicants. References for CEHW postdocs may upload their letter here.
In parallel, Dr. J.J. Zanazzi is advertising a postdoc in Protoplanetary Disks and Planet Formation.
Prospective Graduate Students
Prospective graduate students are encouraged to read about our graduate program and to browse the list of research areas to help them identify research groups most appropriate for their interests and preparation. For questions about applications, please contact the chair of the graduate admissions committee via ASTRO-GRAD-ADMISSIONS@lists.psu.edu. Prospective graduate students are also encouraged to contact the prospective faculty advisors with specific questions about research groups that are of particular interest.
Prospective faculty members
Prospective faculty members are encouraged to watch the AAS job register for future openings.
Prospective Undergraduate Students
Prospective undergraduates are encouraged to contact Penn State admissions office.
The Astronomy & Astrophysics Department web site maintains a list of job opportunities for in the department.
