Postdoctoral Research Associate with the Carnegie Supernova Project

The Carnegie Supernova Project (CSP) has an opening for a postdoctoral position to participate in a research program to improve the use of type Ia supernovae (SNe Ia) as precision standard candles. During the last 5 years, the second stage of CSP (CSP-II) has produced a large sample of SNe Ia with accurate, well- sampled optical and near-infrared (NIR) light curves and spectra using the telescopes of the Las Campanas Observatory (LCO) in Chile. CSP-II has been further funded by the NSF to calibrate and analyze this unique data set and to make it available to the community. The data set will serve as a definitive reference for all future SN Ia dark energy experiments. The successful applicant will be based at the Carnegie Observatories in Pasadena, California. Requests for additional information should be sent to Chris Burns and Mark Phillips.

Education Requirements:

• Ph.D. in astronomy or physics

Required Qualifications:

• Previous observational experience in the field of SNe and expertise in numerical modeling are highly desirable.

Application and Deadline:

Applications should consist of a current vita including a list of publications, a statement of experience relevant to this position, and the names of three references who can provide letters of recommendation upon request.

Applications must be submitted online at the following URL:

http://jobs2.obs.carnegiescience.edu/CSP

Deadline for applications is Februrary 1st, 2017.

Carnegie Observatories offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
Carnegie is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.