Postdoctoral Associates

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Archive Date: 
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution Classification/Type: 
Large Academic
Institution/Company: 
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Department Name: 
Haystack Observatory
City: 
Westford
State/Province: 
MA
Country: 
United States of America
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

The Radio Astronomy Group at the MIT Haystack Observatory seeks two postdoctoral associates to join a group that conducts research into active galactic nuclei (AGN), star forming molecular clouds, astrophysical masers, low-frequency thermal and coherent solar radio emissions, and cosmic hydrogen in the early universe. The group places strong emphasis on hardware and software development and the use of novel instrumentation to generate new scientific capabilities. Haystack has made major contributions to the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) array, has led the development of a phased array capability for ALMA, developed groundbreaking systems for low-frequency instruments, and is implementing new astronomy capabilities for the iconic and world-class 37-meter antenna at the site. The astronomy group specializes in observational radio astronomy, emphasizing strong synergy with technical development activities that span radio science sub-disciplines. The successful contribute to this team and assist with the processing and publication of existing datasets in various science areas. An affinity for contributing on both technical and scientific fronts is expected, with the technical work focusing on software for data reduction and analysis.

 

Required Qualifications:

· Ph.D. in astronomy or a related field of physics

· Experience working with and analyzing complex, multifaceted datasets, with evidence of successful problem-solving in this context being highly desirable

· Knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn the principles of radio interferometry and interferometric imaging

· Evidence of strong software skills

 

Preferred Qualifications:

· Firm grasp of mathematics and statistics

· Fluency in Python, C, C++

· Familiarity with Linux

· Experience debugging, designing, and building software packages for data handling and analysis

 

Interested candidates may apply online at https://hr.mit.edu/careers. Please reference job number 20369.

 

MIT is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from individuals from all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin. MIT’s full policy on Nondiscrimination can be found here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Application Deadline: 
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Selection Deadline: 
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
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