Postdoctoral Researcher - Active Galaxies

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Archive Date: 
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution Classification/Type: 
Large Academic
Institution/Company: 
Penn State University
City: 
University Park
State/Province: 
PA
Country: 
United States of America
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position working with Prof. W.N. Brandt and collaborators. The successful applicant will conduct observational studies of active galaxies using data from Chandra, XMM-Newton, NuSTAR, Swift, SDSS, wide-field photometric surveys, and other forefront facilities. A particular focus of the research will be on X-ray studies of high-redshift quasars.

Research duties will involve the analysis of active galaxy imaging/spectral/variability data, the publication of scientific results, and the planning/implementation of new observing programs. A Ph.D. is required, and experience with active galaxy research and X-ray astronomy would be an advantage. Information about the Department can be found at astro.psu.edu. Penn State has a significant community of active galaxy researchers. It also has strong connections to Chandra, Swift, SDSS, the Hobby-Eberly Telescope, and LSST.

Applications must be submitted electronically at https://psu.jobs/job/73852 and include a CV, publications list, one-page statement of research interests, and two professional reference letters. Reference letters should be sent to [email protected]. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with possibility of re-funding. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Application Deadline: 
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Selection Deadline: 
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
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Attention To: 
Dr. Niel Brandt
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