Postdoc: JWST Study of Ultra-Low-Metallicity, High-Redshift Galaxies

Space Telescope; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Telescope invites applications for a post-doctoral researcher to study very low-mass, low-metallicity lensed galaxies with JWST. The appointment covers two years with possible renewal, starting Summer/Fall 2027, based on funding.

The position is located at STScI on Johns Hopkins Campus, Baltimore, MD, with a hybrid work arrangement and strong mentoring opportunities. The successful candidate will engage in data analysis, interpretation, and modelling, collaborate with Dr.

Qualifications

• PhD required at the start of the position.
• Experience with data analysis and modelling desirable.
• Willingness to develop new skills and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct observational data analysis of very low-metallicity high-redshift galaxies.
• Perform interpretation and modelling of JWST data.
• Collaborate with Dr. Stiavelli and colleagues; contribute to research dissemination.

Skills

Data analysis

Modelling

Independent researcher

Education

Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics, Planetary Science, or related fields

Tools

JWST NIRSpec spectroscopy

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Job description

Space Telescope invites applications for a post-doctoral researcher to study very low-mass, low-metallicity lensed galaxies with JWST. The appointment covers two years with possible renewal, starting Summer/Fall 2027, based on funding.

The position is located at STScI on Johns Hopkins Campus, Baltimore, MD, with a hybrid work arrangement and strong mentoring opportunities. The successful candidate will engage in data analysis, interpretation, and modelling, collaborate with Dr.