Postdoctoral Research Assistant I/II

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Publish Date: 
Thursday, September 1, 2016
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Thursday, September 29, 2016
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Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
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The University of Alabama in Huntsville
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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

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER OF MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED

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As a full-time employee of The University of Alabama in Huntsville, you will be entitled to the following benefits: voluntary participation in the 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans, group medical and short-term disability insurance, social security, holidays, and 12 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually (accrued at the rate of 3.69 hours per pay period). Unused PTO days may be carried forward into the next fiscal year up to a maximum of 24 days. Please note that fringe benefits and personnel policies are subject to change as deemed necessary by the University. For more details about our benefits package, please visit our web site at http://www.uah.edu/hr.

Application Deadline: 
Friday, November 25, 2016
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No Status Given (Opted Out)
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