Postdoctoral Researcher

26649BR

Physics and Astronomy

Position Overview

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Kansas seeks to fill one postdoctoral researcher position in observational astronomy, working in the group of Professor Allison Kirkpatrick.

Length of Appointment: Initial appointment is for two years.

GENERAL DUTIES: The postdoc will be responsible for reducing new JWST/MIRI observations, producing science-ready images, and producing a photometric catalog. The postdoc will also assist with mentoring undergraduate students.

Job Description

Download JWST/MIRI raw images and run through the JWST pipeline. Collaborate with experienced team members to use the best calibrations. Produce science-ready images that will be distributed to the CEERS team. Run SExtractor to create a photometric catalog. Cross-match the photometric catalog with existing team catalogs.  Assist with training undergraduate and graduate students in research area.

50%  Research will include MIRI data reduction and catalog creation.
40%  Postdoc may pursue their own research, and is especially encouraged to use the new JWST/MIRI observations.
10%  Assist the faculty in guiding the group's graduate and undergraduate students.

Position Requirements

Work location:
Can be on the Lawrence, KS Campus in Malott Hall
OR
Can be a fully remote location in the United States.  Position cannot be located internationally.

Required Qualifications

NOTE: To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title, it is necessary to have the PhD in hand. Appointments made without a diploma or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an acting basis not to exceed 6-months.

Preferred Qualifications

Contact Information to Applicants

Professor Allison Kirkpatrick; [email protected]

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete application will include a cover letter and a Curriculum Vitae (including publications list, research experience). Apply online and submit a letter describing your qualifications for this position. Only complete applications will be considered.

Please also be prepared to include at least 2 letters of recommendation (solicited only for highly ranked candidates).

Review of applications begins on January 31, 2024 and continues as needed to collect a pool of qualified applicants.  To ensure consideration, apply before the application review date.

Application Review Begins

31-Jan-2024

Anticipated Start Date

01-May-2024

Limited Term End Date

30-Apr-2026

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Employee Class

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Conditions of Employment

Contingent on Funding

Work Location Assignment

Hybrid

Disclaimer

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