A 2-year post-doctoral position is available at the Astrophysical Institute of the Canary Islands (in Tenerife, Spain) to work within its Solar System Group, led by Drs. Javier Licandro and Julia de Le?n. The project is focused in the compositional characterization of primitive asteroids from ground- and space-based observations, including near-Earth asteroids accesible to spacecraft. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. degree in Physics/ Astrophysics/Planetary Science. Observational experience (photometry and spectroscopy) as well as skills in data mining will be valuable. Interested candidates can find more information at:
http://www.iac.es/info.php?op1=26&id=746
For questions please contact Dr. Julia de Leon
([email protected] <[email protected] <
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah, invites applications for a one-year (but renewable up to three years) visiting professional faculty position to begin in 2018. The new faculty member will be expected to support existing research programs (see http://www.physics.byu.edu), with particular emphasis on providing excellent mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels and on building connections with industry. Interested candidates should complete an online faculty application at https://yjobs.byu.edu (posting 66871), with a cover letter outlining research and industrial experience as well as professional aspirations, a current CV, and provide the contact information for three references. For additional info, contact [email protected]. Completed applications received by November 1, 2017 will be given full consideration. BYU, an equal opportunity employer, requires all faculty members to observe the university’s honor code and dress and grooming standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah, invites applications for a faculty position to begin in August 2018. The new faculty member will be expected to provide excellent teaching and research mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels. All new faculty members are also expected to develop externally-funded research programs of significance. We are seeking applicants in the fields of Acoustics, Atomic Molecular and Optical Physics, Astronomy, Condensed Matter Physics, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Numerical Relativity, Physics Education Research/Astronomy Education Research, Plasma Physics, Quantum Information, or Theoretical Physics to strengthen and complement existing research programs (see http://www.physics.byu.edu). Interested candidates should complete an online faculty application at https://yjobs.byu.edu (posting 66856), with a cover letter outlining teaching and research experience and aspirations, a current CV, and provide the contact information for three references. For additional info, contact [email protected]. Completed applications received by November 15, 2017 will be given full consideration. BYU, an equal opportunity employer, requires all faculty members to observe the university’s honor code and dress and grooming standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position at Lowell Observatory to work on the physical characterization of near-Earth objects. This position will be supervised by Dr. Nicholas Moskovitz. The initial appointment is for one year with annual extensions for up to two additional years in the case of satisfactory progress. The position is expected to be split with 80% of the time dedicated to the main program and 20% for any other research of the postdoctoral associate’s choosing. The start date is negotiable, but the preference would be for late Summer or early Fall 2017. This position is funded by a NASA Near-Earth Object Observations grant and comes with a competitive salary with full benefits. Funding is available for computer resources, attending conferences, and observing runs. Postdocs at Lowell Observatory have access to our 4.3m Discovery Channel Telescope (DCT) as well as 1.8m, 1.1m, and 0.9m telescopes. Lowell offers numerous opportunities for involvement in education and public outreach. RESPONSIBILITIES The postdoctoral associate will work in collaboration with Dr. Moskovitz and other project team members on an ongoing physical characterization survey of near-Earth objects. This survey is working to build a comprehensive dataset of astrometry, rotational light curves, and spectra for hundreds of newly discovered NEOs. Observations are being conducted at a wide range of facilities including Gemini North and South, the SOAR 4m, and Lowell’s DCT. In addition to assisting with target management and conducting regular (1-2 nights per month) observing runs, the postdoctoral associate will be expected to take a leading role in the survey’s spectroscopic observations, reductions, and analysis. This work will include development of a generalized reduction pipeline for longslit spectral data. The postdoc will be expected to take the lead on publications relevant to this work and will be tasked with public release of the spectroscopic data. QUALIFICATIONS – Experience with minor planet observations – Experience with spectroscopic techniques, data reduction, and analysis. – Strong programming skills, preferably Python, IDL, and/or IRAF. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION A PhD in physics, astronomy, planetary science, or a closely related field is required by the start date. FLSA Classification: Exempt To apply: please send a completed Short Form application https://lowell.edu/about/employment/ to [email protected] along with a single PDF document incorporating the following: * A cover letter (1 page) * A Curriculum Vitae * A statement of research accomplishments and future research plans. Candidates should explicitly describe how their experience is relevant to this position. (3 pages) * Phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references Review of applications will begin on 15 March 2017. Lowell Observatory is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and provides equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital and family status. Lowell Observatory provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. This nonsmoking campus is at an elevation of 7,000 ft/2100m. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources office for assistance. VERSION January 4, 2017/HR Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral position at the Centre for Space and Habitability (CSH, http://csh.unibe.ch) of the The successful applicant will work as a member of a research team led by Prof. Brice-Olivier Demory on the search and characterisation Candidates with previous expertise in exoplanet observations and/or ground-based telescope operations are strongly encouraged to apply. Salary and duration of appointment will be commensurate with experience. Starting salaries are between 85,000 and 95,000 CHF, with an Applications received by October, 31st 2016 will receive full consideration. A 2+1 year postdoctoral position funded through the ERC starting Grant of Jean-Michel Desert is currently available at the University of Amsterdam Netherlands to work on the characterization of The successful applicant will contribute to several current research programs using space-and-ground based surveys dedicated to probing exoplanet atmospheres. The programs include Spitzer, HST, The Postdoctoral Scholar will have the opportunity to join existing projects and will also be encouraged to develop and pursue their own research program. Previous experience with exoplanet observations is strongly preferred but not required. Applicants should have a PhD in astronomy or physics on arrival. The appointment is intended for an initial To apply, email a single PDF containing: Also please arrange for 3 letters of references (PDFs) to be emailed to [email protected]. Complete applications received by September 1st, 2016 will receive full consideration. To apply please follow the instructions here: http://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/working-at-the-uva/vacancies/item/16-… Deadline: 1 September 2016 The Universities Space Research Association (USRA) is seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral Scientist position in the Planetary Radar group at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. This position would involve observations, data processing, archiving, and modeling of near-Earth asteroids and other Solar System bodies with the Arecibo Planetary Radar system. Experience in astronomical observations of Solar System objects, small-bodies geophysics, astronomical instrumentation, and/or numerical inverse modeling is desirable. Experience with radar observations and techniques, programming languages, and Linux systems is preferred but not required. The incumbent would be expected to participate in radar observations and also carry out an independent research program. The Observatory has significant computing facilities. Conference travel and equipment support are available. This position shall be for a two year appointment with the likely renewal of one year. Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, a research plan [limit 3 pages], and contact information for three references. A PhD in planetary science, astronomy, physics or a related field is required. Applications from members of underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged. The search will remain open until the position is filled or closed; however, the screening committee will begin reviewing applications on June 20, 2016. The Arecibo Observatory is managed for the NSF by a consortium comprising SRI International, USRA, and Universidad Metropolitana. It is home to the largest radio telescope in the world and conducts research programs in Radio Astronomy, Planetary Radar, and Atmospheric Sciences. USRA is an independent, nonprofit research corporation where the combined efforts of in-house talent and university-based expertise merge to advance space science and technology. USRA works across disciplines including bio medicine, planetary science, astrophysics, and engineering and integrates those competencies into applications ranging from fundamental research to facility management and operations. USRA engages the creativity and authoritative expertise of the research community to develop and deliver sophisticated, forward-looking solutions to Federal agencies and other customers – on schedule and within budget. The successful applicant will be a resident in Arecibo, Puerto Rico and will be an employee of USRA. Appointments at the Arecibo Observatory are contingent upon the continuation of the cooperative agreement with the NSF for the operation of Arecibo Observatory. All interested candidates must apply directly on our website at https://usracareers.silkroad.com/. USRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Arecibo Observatory will conduct a summer student program at the observatory site in Puerto Rico during Summer 2016 (contingent on funding from the National Science Foundation’s Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program). Areas of research include radio astronomy, solar system studies and atmospheric sciences. Students interested in electronic instrumentation or computer science are also encouraged to apply. The assistantships, which include a stipend, accommodation, and round trip airline tickets, are conducted during a flexible ten week period beginning in June. Students will have opportunities to visit many of the beautiful sites of Puerto Rico, which is a U.S. Commonwealth. Undergraduates who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and who will be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program (part or full time) during Fall 2016 are eligible. Apply online at http://www.naic.edu/reu_program.html by January 25, 2016. EOE/AAE The Department of Physical Sciences at the Daytona Beach campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University invites applications for a Tenure-Track faculty position in areas of space- or ground-based instrumentation and space systems engineering with applications to space, atmospheric, planetary, or earth sciences. The successful candidate is expected to pursue an actively funded experimental research program, and to teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. This position will be at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in engineering, physics, or a related science discipline and be available by August 15, 2016. The Laboratory Lagrange at the Observatoire de la Côte d’Azur (Nice, France) calls for applications for a PostDoctoral Fellowship funded by the French Space Agency (CNES), in the field of solar system science connected to Gaia. The position is for one year renewable once, based on adequation of the applicant. The Postdoctoral Fellow will contribute to projects that explore data on Solar System objects produced by the Gaia mission, and the use of Gaia astrometry for the exploitation of Earth-based techniques, e.g stellar occultations, to investigate asteroid physical properties.Visiting Faculty
Physics & Astronomy Faculty
Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Compensation Type: Salary
Status: Full Time, Regular
Benefit Eligible: Yes
Location: Mars Hill, Flagstaff, AZPostdoctoral researcher in observational studies of exoplanets
University of Bern.
of exoplanets using observational and statistical tools. The Postdoctoral researcher will be expected to conduct competitive research
programmes in exoplanets and will be involved in the science operations of a new ground-based observatory focusing on the search for
transiting exoplanets (50% negotiable time commitment). A high-degree of interaction with the CSH members is also expected, notably with
the research groups focusing on atmosphere modelling and planetary formation.
initial appointment of 2 years. The position comes with a 6,000 CHF annual research budget. Applications are invited from all
nationalities and should consist of 1) a CV, 2) a research proposal (3 pages), 3) a summary of past achievements (1 page) and 4) a
publication list. Materials should be sent electronically in a single pdf file to [email protected]. In addition, 3 reference
letters should be sent to the same address by the referees themselves before the deadline.Postdoctoral Position in Exoplanetary Sciences
exoplanets. The primary responsibilities of the position are to lead research projects in the area of exoplanet science. Researchers working in the areas of observation, theory, or instrumentation
are invited to apply.
Gemini, Magellan and Keck observations, which will be used to determine the atmospheric composition, structure and dynamics of exoplanets.
period of two years, with renewal for a third year contingent upon satisfactory progress. The starting date for the position is negotiable, but would normally start in the fall 2016.
– Cover letter
– Current CV, and a list of publications
– Brief (up to 3 page) research statement of your scientific interests and how you would specifically contribute to the research program on exoplanets.
Contact: Jean-Michel Desert – [email protected]Postdoctoral Scientist
Summer Internships in Radio Astronomy, Solar System Studies & Atmospheric Sciences at Arecibo Observatory
Tenure Track Faculty Position in Space Sciences
The Physical Sciences Department has over 30 faculty members and has greatly expanded its space and upper atmospheric research activities over the past decade. This increased research activity has recently culminated in the founding of the Center for Space and Atmospheric Research. The department is home to one of the leading ABET-accredited undergraduate Engineering Physics programs in the US, as well as expanding BS Space Physics, BS Astronomy & Astrophysics, MS and PhD Engineering Physics programs.
Review of applications will begin on January 5, 2016. Applications should be submitted online and include a cover letter, CV, statements of research interests and teaching philosophy, as well as the contact information of at least three professional references. All materials should be submitted through the link at: http://eraucareers.erau.edu; click on “Career Search”, and search for “Engineering Physics” at location Daytona Beach. Inquiries may be addressed to the search committee chair: Matthew Zettergren, [email protected], 386-226-7006.Asteroid observations in the Gaia era
Qualifications: candidates will be ranked according to their achievements in their doctoral research, record of referreed publications and independent research abilities. The applicants must have earned a Ph.D. degree in physics/astrophysics, with a solid background in observational and numerical approaches, good interpersonal skills and some experience in working within collaborative environments.
Target start date: November 1st, 2015, negotiable.
Deadline for application: July 1st.
For details, see: https://lagrange.oca.eu/spip.php?article1024