Postdoc: Star Formation & Stellar Populations in Galaxies

Space Telescope; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, MD seeks a post-doctoral researcher to study star formation and stellar populations in nearby galaxies using HST/JWST multiwavelength data. The position offers opportunities to lead projects and contribute to mission planning for NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO).

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. by start date; expertise in imaging data reduction, spectroscopy, and population modeling is desirable.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics, Planetary Science, or a related field by the start date.
• Experience with space-based imaging data reduction, especially HST or JWST.
• Strong interest in star formation, clusters, and stellar populations.

Responsibilities

• Lead observational studies of star formation and stellar populations in nearby galaxies.
• Contribute to research connected with NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory.
• Collaborate with groups and publish results from multiwavelength datasets.

Skills

Data analysis

Space-based imaging

Stellar populations

Collaborative research

Education

PhD in Astronomy / Physics

Tools

HST data reduction

JWST data reduction

Spectroscopy analysis

Job description

Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, MD seeks a post-doctoral researcher to study star formation and stellar populations in nearby galaxies using HST/JWST multiwavelength data. The position offers opportunities to lead projects and contribute to mission planning for NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO).

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. by start date; expertise in imaging data reduction, spectroscopy, and population modeling is desirable.