Postdoc: Star Formation & Stellar Populations

Assn of Univ for Res in Astronomy, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Space Telescope Science Institute invites applications for a post-doctoral position to work on observational studies of star formation, stellar evolution, star formation feedback, and stellar populations in nearby star-forming galaxies using PHANGS, HST, and JWST data.

The successful candidate will lead analyses, contribute to mission planning for NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory and collaborate across groups, with opportunities to publish and present findings in a stimulating STScI

Qualifications

• PhD in Astronomy, Physics, or related field by start of appointment.
• Experience with space-based imaging data (HST/JWST) desirable.
• Knowledge of star formation, stellar populations, or ISM is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead observational studies of star formation and stellar populations.
• Collaborate with teams to connect PHANGS datasets to HWO capabilities.
• Publish research findings from multi-wavelength observations.

Skills

PhD in Astronomy/Physics

Space-based imaging data

Spectroscopy

Education

PhD in Astronomy/Physics/Planetary Science

Tools

HST data reduction

JWST data reduction

Spectroscopic analysis

Job description

Space Telescope Science Institute invites applications for a post-doctoral position to work on observational studies of star formation, stellar evolution, star formation feedback, and stellar populations in nearby star-forming galaxies using PHANGS, HST, and JWST data.

The successful candidate will lead analyses, contribute to mission planning for NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory and collaborate across groups, with opportunities to publish and present findings in a stimulating STScI