Postdoctoral Fellow: Observational Extragalactic Astronomy

ORAU; California; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA Ames Research Center is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to engage in independent scientific research related to galaxy evolution, utilizing imaging and spectroscopic data. The position offers collaboration across NASA centers and access to premier facilities.

The successful candidate will work on multi-wavelength projects (UV-IR), collaborate with a diverse scientific team, and contribute to NASAs missions while preparing results for publication. Applicants should hold a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or a related discipline.
• Expertise in the reduction, analysis and interpretation of imaging or spectroscopic data is essential.
• Experience in multi-wavelength (UV-IR) analysis is highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to work in a scientific team environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out independent scientific research generally related to galaxy evolution topics.
• Engage in multi-wavelength investigations using space- and ground-based facilities.
• Collaborate with NASA centers, headquarters, and affiliated research institutes.
• Prepare findings for publication and presentation to the scientific community.

Skills

Data analysis

Imaging data

Spectroscopic data

Multi-wavelength analysis

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Doctoral Degree

Job description

NASA Ames Research Center is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to engage in independent scientific research related to galaxy evolution, utilizing imaging and spectroscopic data. The position offers collaboration across NASA centers and access to premier facilities.

The successful candidate will work on multi-wavelength projects (UV-IR), collaborate with a diverse scientific team, and contribute to NASAs missions while preparing results for publication. Applicants should hold a Ph.D.