Postdoc: Exoplanet Imaging & Disk Coronagraphs

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Arizona invites applications for Postdoctoral Research Associates in Exoplanet and Disk Coronagraph Imaging at the Steward Observatory, Tucson campus. The roles involve leading high-contrast imaging research, collaborating with Space Astrophysics Lab and CAAO teams, and contributing to upcoming space and ground-based campaigns.

Successful candidates will develop independent research, publish findings, and engage in outreach.

Qualifikationen

• PhD must be completed by the time of hire.
• Experience with high-contrast imaging data reduction or observing is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical research clearly.

Aufgaben

• Develop and lead an independent research program in high-contrast imaging of exoplanets and debris disks.
• Collaborate with faculty and teams to advance research agendas and organize meetings.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and contribute to outreach as appropriate.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

High-contrast imaging

Exoplanet science

Open-source software

Technical communication

Ausbildung

PhD in Astronomy/Physics/Astrophysics

Tools

Open-source software tooling

Jobbeschreibung

University of Arizona invites applications for Postdoctoral Research Associates in Exoplanet and Disk Coronagraph Imaging at the Steward Observatory, Tucson campus. The roles involve leading high-contrast imaging research, collaborating with Space Astrophysics Lab and CAAO teams, and contributing to upcoming space and ground-based campaigns.

Successful candidates will develop independent research, publish findings, and engage in outreach.