Postdoctoral Fellow - Galaxy Evolution & Spectroscopy

New Mexico State University; Las Cruces (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University invites applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow in astronomy hosted by the Department of Astronomy. The Fellow will work with Prof.

Burchett and collaborators at UH on a multi-institution observational program centered on the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, with time allocated at NMSU and UH, to study galaxy evolution, the baryon cycle, supernova feedback, and chemical enrichment. The position requires a PhD in a related field and offers a standard 8-5 schedule, with

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in related field.
• No previous work experience required.
• Equivalency: None.
• PhD at start of appointment in Fall 2027.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute a multi-tiered observational campaign across NMSU and UH.
• Collaborate with Sloan Digital Sky Survey teams and researchers.
• Pursue own research interests aligned with NMSU and UH groups.

Skills

Spectroscopic data analysis

Integral field spectroscopy

Galaxy evolution

Education

PhD in related field

Tools

SDSS

Job description

New Mexico State University invites applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow in astronomy hosted by the Department of Astronomy. The Fellow will work with Prof.

Burchett and collaborators at UH on a multi-institution observational program centered on the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, with time allocated at NMSU and UH, to study galaxy evolution, the baryon cycle, supernova feedback, and chemical enrichment. The position requires a PhD in a related field and offers a standard 8-5 schedule, with