Postdoc: Exoplanets & Microlensing with Roman Data

Louisiana State University; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to develop and analyze data from the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Galactic Bulge Time Domain Survey (GBTDS). The role sits within Professor Matthew Penny's group and the RGES PIT/TrEXS collaborations, focusing on microlensing, exoplanet transits, and Galactic structure.

The position emphasizes publication, conference participation, and mentoring of students, with possible on-site or remote work in the United

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or a related field.
• Experience coding in at least one programming language.
• Experience using high-performance or high-throughput computing.

Responsibilities

• Publish papers regularly and present at conferences.
• Assist in proposals and grant-related activities.
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate students as needed.
• Participate in the RGES PIT and TrEXS collaboration.
• Travel nationally and internationally as required.

Skills

Programming experience

High-performance computing

Education

Ph.D. in physics or astronomy

Job description

Louisiana State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to develop and analyze data from the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Galactic Bulge Time Domain Survey (GBTDS). The role sits within Professor Matthew Penny's group and the RGES PIT/TrEXS collaborations, focusing on microlensing, exoplanet transits, and Galactic structure.

The position emphasizes publication, conference participation, and mentoring of students, with possible on-site or remote work in the United