Postdoctoral Research Associate I

The University of Arizona (UA) Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory (SO) are excited to invite applications for Postdoctoral Research Associates interested in high-contrast imaging of nearby, habitable-zone exoplanets.

As a Postdoctoral Research Associate, you will have the opportunity to work closely with Steward Observatory faculty including Prof. Kevin Wagner and Dr. Steve Ertel. You will be encouraged to integrate into the department's scientific community and to support an equitable scholarly environment in research, mentoring, and service. Your work will primarily focus on data reduction, analysis, and observations with the Large Binocular Telescope.

Throughout your postdoctoral journey with us, you will be encouraged to conduct your own independent research, as time permits, and will be able to apply for time on any Steward facility directly as a PI.

UA/SO offers a world-class research environment in space science and astrophysics with strong interdisciplinary programs across the Departments of Astronomy, Physics, Optical Sciences, and Planetary Sciences. We provide direct access to various world-class observational and computational facilities for ground-based radio and optical observing.

Start dates range from Summer 2025 to Fall 2025.

Applications received by March 17 will be fully considered.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Develop data reduction software for mid-IR exoplanet imaging.
• Process and analyze data from the Large Binocular Telescope, Very Large Telescope, and other facilities.
• Conduct statistical interpretation of survey results.
• Disseminate work through publications and presentations; contribute to public-engagement opportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty and scholars in support of an inclusive academic environment (including organizing collaborative meetings, supervising/mentoring graduate and undergraduate students).
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Must have completed all the requirements for a
  PhD at the time of hire.

• Experience in high-contrast imaging, exoplanet demographics.

1. Additional Document 1: Research Statement (limit: 3 pages)
   
2. Additional Document 2: List of publications