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University of Arizona · 3 months ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate I, Steward Observatory

positionTucson, AZ
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

The University of Arizona is seeking Postdoctoral Research Associates to advance spectroscopic studies of exoplanet atmospheres. The role involves modeling and interpreting data from the James Webb Space Telescope and the upcoming Pandora mission, contributing to a collaborative research environment.

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Responsibilities

Reduce and analyze exoplanet transmission spectroscopy data from the James Webb Space Telescope project “Eyes on the Stars”; and the Pandora SmallSat
Use or develop integrated, multi-component stellar photosphere/planetary atmosphere models to simulate observations of ensembles of transiting exoplanets and their host stars to interpret observations with the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes, and the NASA Pandora SmallSat
Disseminate work through publications and presentations; contribute to public-engagement opportunities
Collaborate with faculty and scholars in support of a welcoming academic environment (including organizing collaborative meetings, supervising/mentoring graduate and undergraduate students)
Additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Exoplanet atmospheresSpectroscopyData analysisAstrophysicsStellar activityTime-resolved photometryPublic engagementCollaborationMentoring

Required

Must have completed all the requirements for a PhD. in Astronomy, Physics, Astrophysics, or related science at the time of hire

Preferred

PhD in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics is preferred
Research experience relevant to one or more of the following scientific areas: Exoplanet atmospheres, exoplanet demographics, stellar activity, time-resolved photometry/spectrophotometry, comparison of data and high-dimensionality models, stellar photospheres

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Holidays
UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
Access to UA recreation and cultural activities
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Company

University of Arizona

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University of Arizona is a public research university that offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree courses.
dateFounded in 1885
location
Tucson, Arizona, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.arizona.edu

H1B Sponsorship

University of Arizona has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (138)
2024 (119)
2023 (146)
2022 (135)
2021 (146)
2020 (93)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$88.9M
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyGoogle.orgNational Science Foundation
2024-12-10Grant· $0.61M
2024-06-04Grant· $1M
2023-09-07Grant· $30M

Leadership Team

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Chad Herzog
Associate Vice President, Arizona Arts
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