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University of Arizona · 5 months ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate I - Space Instrumentation

positionTucson, AZ
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

The University of Arizona is inviting applications for multiple Postdoctoral Research Associates to work on instrumentation and techniques for wavefront control and high-contrast imaging. The role involves developing independent research agendas and collaborating with faculty while contributing to an inclusive academic environment.

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Responsibilities

Develop and lead an independent research agenda centered on adaptive optics, wavefront control, space instrumentation, and exoplanet direct imaging, disseminate work through publications and presentations; contribute to public-engagement opportunities
Develop and implement research initiatives, collaborations, publications, and/or events (e.g., talks, workshops, visitor programs, etc.) as needed and relevant to research agendas
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

Qualification

Adaptive opticsWavefront controlSpace instrumentationMachine learningImage reconstructionSystems engineeringAstronomical instrumentsTechnical communicationPublic engagementCollaborationMentoring

Required

Must have completed all the requirements for a PhD. in physical science, mathematics/ data science, or engineering at the time of hire

Preferred

Experience in space mission and hardware, systems engineering, testing, and operations
Experience developing CubeSats or SmallSats or sub-orbital missions or payloads
Experience building, operating, or testing astronomical instruments or telescopes on the ground or in space
Experience contributing to open-source software or hardware projects
Experience with technical communication

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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