Postdoctoral Researcher: Star Formation & Magnetic Fields

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension or 401(a)

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

Sick days

Personal days

Paid holidays

Tuition remission

Job summary

Worcester State University invites applications for a Staff Associate, Postdoctoral Researcher in Star Formation and Magnetic Fields. The appointee will conduct research with Dr. Ian Stephens, using SOFIA data to build a unified HAWC+ polarization dataset.

Funding covers two years with a possible third; collaboration with the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian is available. The preferred start date is September, but other dates may be considered.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in astronomy, astrophysics, or a related field by date of appointment.
• Ability to conduct research and analyze data.
• Ability to travel to each work site, as necessary.
• Ability to pass a thorough background check and CORI check.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research at Worcester State University.
• Compares observations with models to interpret the role of magnetic fields in forming stars within a galaxy's magnetized spiral potential.
• Maintains regular communication with WSU supervisor(s).
• Performs other duties as assigned, consistent with the research project.
• Demonstrates civility and professional, customer-service oriented behavior, worthy of emulation by other staff and students.
• Responsible for contributing to the WSU Strategic Plan through research activities.
• Responsible for contributing to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action objectives through research activities.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Collaborative work

Education

Ph.D. in astronomy/astrophysics

Job description

Worcester State University invites applications for a Staff Associate, Postdoctoral Researcher in Star Formation and Magnetic Fields. The appointee will conduct research with Dr. Ian Stephens, using SOFIA data to build a unified HAWC+ polarization dataset.

Funding covers two years with a possible third; collaboration with the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian is available. The preferred start date is September, but other dates may be considered.