Postdoctoral Researcher

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Archive Date: 
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution Classification/Type: 
Research Laboratory
Institution/Company: 
Universities Space Research Association (USRA)
Department Name: 
SOFIA
City: 
Mountain View
State/Province: 
California
Zip/Postal: 
94041
Country: 
United States of America
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

Postdoctoral Researcher

USRA is accepting applications for a Postdoc in the field of massive star formation. The position is available for a period of 2 years. The successful applicant will work with Dr. James De Buizer on a SOFIA-funded project investigating the mid-infrared data collected from SOFIA of several of the most active massive star-forming regions of the Galaxy. The successful applicant will use this data in conjunction with archived Spitzer, Herschel, and VLA data to study the stellar cluster populations and their environments in these “mini-starburst” regions.

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

  • PhD in Astronomy, Physics or related field
  • Experience with multi-wavelength data and the study of massive and/or clustered star formation processes
  • Experience with reduction and analysis of infrared data; experience with ground-based mid-infrared, Spitzer, Herschel, and radio interferometric data is a particular advantage

Applicants should apply to the posting at USRA Careers and submit a cover letter, a copy of their CV (with list of publications, a description of their research interests, including relevance to the project above), and three letters of recommendation (one from your thesis advisor). Additional information on USRA can be found at www.usra.edu.

USRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/ Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Job Location - Moffett Field, Mountain View, CA

Position Type - Full-Time/Visiting

Pay Compensation
Compensation Notes: 
Competitive, based on experience
Application Deadline: 
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Selection Deadline: 
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
Apply to Job
Attention To: 
Michelle Hernandez
Institution/Company Job ID or Reference Code: 
598-500