Postdoc Positions in Nearby Galaxies

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Department of Astronomy at UC Berkeley is seeking up to two highly motivated individuals to carry out postdoctoral research on nearby galaxies using data from a variety of facilities such as the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), Euclid, Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), and Keck, and may share overlap with science related to the Ultraviolet Explorer (UVEX) in collaboration with Prof. Daniel Weisz and members of his research group. The successful applicant(s) will have the opportunity to lead high impact projects and papers in major programs such as JWST and HST surveys of Local Group galaxies (including M31 and dwarf galaxies), a JWST treasury program targeting the Virgo Cluster, and a Euclid survey of Local Volume targets. A portion of each position also provides the ability to pursue independent research. 

Apply Link & More details: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05188

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar

Anticipated start: August 2026

Position duration: The initial appointment is for two years with the possibility of an extension based on performance and the availability of funding.

Applications due this by: Monday, Dec 15, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Qualifications

Qualifications (required at time of start)

A PhD or equivalent international degree is required by the start date. The candidate should have no more than three years of post PhD research experience.

Preferred qualifications

A PhD degree or equivalent international degree in Astronomy, Astrophysics, or a related field. Experience is particularly desired in areas including resolved stellar populations, local galaxies, stellar photometry, semi-resolved stellar populations (e.g., surface brightness fluctuations), and/or stellar evolution, though broader background in adjacent fields (e.g., galaxy evolution, large surveys) is also of interest.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. 

• Cover Letter - including an explanation for their interest in the position

• Research Statement - Include past and current research (up to 3 pages). 

• Publication list

Reference requirements

• 3 letters of reference, required to be submitted by the application date