Postdoc: Nearby Galaxies & Resolved Stellar Populations

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reduction for employee and/or家

Job summary

The University of Arizona’s Steward Observatory invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with Professor David Sand and colleagues on nearby and dwarf galaxies, and resolved stellar populations. The role involves analyzing photometric and spectroscopic data from ground- and space-based facilities.

You will lead independent projects, collaborate across astronomy groups, mentor students, and present results.

Qualifications

• PhD completed by time of hire.
• Experience leading a research agenda and collaborations.
• Strong record of publications may be expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an independent research agenda centered on nearby galaxies, dwarf galaxies and resolved stellar populations; disseminate work through publications and presentations; contribute to public-engagement opportunities.
• Develop and implement research initiatives, collaborations, publications, and/or events as needed and relevant to research agendas.
• Collaborate with faculty and scholars in support of a welcoming academic environment (including organizing collaborative meetings, supervising/mentoring graduate and undergraduate students).
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent research

Mentoring/leadership

Collaborative skills

Education

PhD in Astronomy, Physics, Astrophysics, or related field

Job description

The University of Arizona’s Steward Observatory invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with Professor David Sand and colleagues on nearby and dwarf galaxies, and resolved stellar populations. The role involves analyzing photometric and spectroscopic data from ground- and space-based facilities.

You will lead independent projects, collaborate across astronomy groups, mentor students, and present results.