Postdoc: JWST Studies of Lensed, Low-Metallicity Galaxies

Association-of-Universities-For-Research-in-Astronom; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) located on the Johns Hopkins University Campus in Baltimore, Maryland, invites applications for a post-doctoral researcher position to work on observational studies of very low-mass, low-metallicity lensed galaxies observed with the James Webb Space Telescope. The research will include data analysis, interpretation and modelling of the data.

The nominal start date is Summer/Fall 2027, with an initial two-year appointment and potential renewal to a third

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics, Planetary Science, or related fields at the start of the position.
• Willingness to take on new projects and learn new skills; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct observational studies of low-mass, low-metallicity lensed galaxies with JWST; perform data analysis, interpretation and modelling.
• Contribute to publication-ready results; participate in seminars and collaborations.

Skills

Independent research

Data analysis

Observational astronomy

JWST NIRSpec

Education

PhD in Astronomy/Physics/Planetary Science

Tools

Cloudy

Data reduction

Job description

Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) located on the Johns Hopkins University Campus in Baltimore, Maryland, invites applications for a post-doctoral researcher position to work on observational studies of very low-mass, low-metallicity lensed galaxies observed with the James Webb Space Telescope. The research will include data analysis, interpretation and modelling of the data.

The nominal start date is Summer/Fall 2027, with an initial two-year appointment and potential renewal to a third