Postdoctoral Research Assistant I/II

Postdoctoral Research Assistant I/II

The Physics Department at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) seeks to hire a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to work on galaxy groups and galaxy clusters.  The position will mainly involve the analysis of data from XMM/Newton and Chandra, in collaboration with Prof. Ming Sun.  The position may also involve the analysis of optical, radio, sub-mm, or IR observations from HST, JVLA, ATCA and ALMA.

Minimum qualifications include a doctoral degree in Physics or Astronomy, up to 2 + years experience with astronomical software and/or computer programming skills and previous experience in any of the fields above.  The position is initially for two years, with a possible extension for a third year, subject to performance and availability of funds.  Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To ensure full consideration, qualified applicants should apply on-line at https://uah.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=75749
for the position of Postdoctoral Research Assistant I-II/RV3488 and submit your UAH application, a curriculum vita, a publication list, a letter outlining relevant interests and experience, and three references with names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses.  Completed applications should be received by November 15, 2016, for full consideration.  The approximate starting date is January 2017.

Related URLs: UAH Physics Department, http://www.uah.edu/science/departments/physics
NASA/NSSTC X-ray Group, http://xanth.msfc.nasa.gov/xray/index.html

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