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Postdoctoral Scholar in Low-mass Stars, Brown Dwarfs, and Exoplanets
Job Summary
Category
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution
University of California, San Diego
Department
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Number of Positions Available
1
Duration
2 Years
Could the duration be extended?
Yes
Work Arrangement
In-Person
In-Person Location(s)
La Jolla, CA
United States
Job Description
The Astronomy & Astrophysics Department at the University of California, San Diego invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar to investigate the properties of low-mass stars, brown dwarfs, and exoplanets. A successful candidate will have experience in at least one of the following: spectroscopy, astrometry, photometry, the MESA code, and/or spectral modeling.
The successful candidate will analyze data from various observing programs, possibly including Keck/NIRSPEC, Gemini/IGRINS, IRTF/SpeX, Hubble/WFC3, and JWST/NIRSpec. The ideal candidate will lead an independent research program, collaborate on ongoing projects, design and lead observing campaigns, and mentor students. The position also includes training in essential academic skills such as proposal writing and outreach.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in astronomy/astrophysics, physics, or a closely related field by the start date
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience planning, scheduling, and executing optical/IR observations
- Experience with photometric and spectroscopic data reduction and analysis
- Experience with astrometric measurements of point sources
- Interest in advanced spectroscopic analysis methods (e.g., forward-modeling, autoencoders, etc.).
The preferred start date is on or around September 22, 2025, although an earlier start date can be negotiated. The initial appointment will be for 2 years, with the expectation of a one-year renewal pending funding availability.
UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation Type
Salary
Currency
467
Compensation Range
$66,737USD to $80,034USD
Included Benefits
A description of the benefits available to postdoctoral scholars at UC San Diego can be found at the following link: https://postdoc.ucsd.edu/postdocs/benefits-services.html.
Compensation Notes
The posted UC academic salary scales https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2024-25-academic-salary-scales.html set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/oct-2024-scales/t23.pdf.
Application Details
Application Instructions
Applications should be submitted through the online portal link and should include:
1. Cover letter.
2. Curriculum Vitae with the list of publications.
3. Contact information for 3 people who can write a letter of recommendation (letter writers will be contacted at a later stage in the application process).
4. Research statement that does not exceed 4 pages (excluding references).
5. (Optional) Statement summarizing their contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion that does not exceed 1 page.
All application materials must be received by January 31, 2025, although late applications may be considered until the position is filled.
1. Cover letter.
2. Curriculum Vitae with the list of publications.
3. Contact information for 3 people who can write a letter of recommendation (letter writers will be contacted at a later stage in the application process).
4. Research statement that does not exceed 4 pages (excluding references).
5. (Optional) Statement summarizing their contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion that does not exceed 1 page.
All application materials must be received by January 31, 2025, although late applications may be considered until the position is filled.
Link to Online Application
Publication Start Date
2024 Dec 20
Application Deadline
2025 Jan 31