Penn State Department of Materials Science and Engineering · 4 months ago
Postdoctoral Researcher – Exoplanet Observations
Penn State University Park
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelPenn State University is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics. The successful applicant will conduct analysis on JWST observations of exoplanets, involving data reduction, statistical analysis, and model development.
EducationHigher EducationInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Work on science analysis of the JWST observations of transiting exoplanets
Building data reduction pipelines
Reduction of large quantities of data
Statistical analysis of the data products and planetary spectra
Development of relevant exoplanetary models
Publication of scientific results
Qualification
Required
A PhD in Physics, Astronomy, Planetary Science, or a closely related field
Preferred
Experience with JWST transiting exoplanet observations
Benefits
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
Company
Penn State Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Penn State Department of Materials Science and Engineering is an international leader in materials education and research.
Founded in 1855
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