Post-doctoral Position (JWST AGN Observations/Modelling)

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Saturday, July 30, 2022
Archive Date: 
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution Classification/Type: 
Large Academic
Institution/Company: 
University of Texas at San Antonio
Department Name: 
Physics and Astronomy
Street Line 1: 
One UTSA Circle
Street Line 3: 
78249
City: 
San Antonio
State/Province: 
Texas
Zip/Postal: 
78249
Country: 
United States of America
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

We invite applications for a post-doc position at the Physics & Astronomy department of UTSA under the guidance of Drs. Chris Packham and Erin Hicks starting October 2022 or soon thereafter. The researcher is expected to work with the “GATOS” group (http://gatos.strw.leidenuniv.nl) to maximize use of allocated JWST time to examine AGN properties. We have a long-standing program to characterize and examine AGN, especially at IR and mm wavelengths and comparison with models of the AGN torus.

The post-doc’s roles will include (depending on the skill set and desires of the candidate) (1) use primarily JWST MIRI IFU data, augmented by ALMA, SOFIA, and 8m data to examine the central regions of AGN, (2) modeling of observational results, and (3) writing and collaborating to produce papers. The incumbent is expected to help with graduate student supervision and engage in departmental activities where appropriate. The candidate will also have the option to spend time at the University of Alaska Anchorage working in-person with Erin Hicks.

The Physics & Astronomy department of UTSA has 32 tenure/tenure-track faculty members, and 17 “adjoint” faculty members through the close connection to the South West Research Institute, located a few miles from the UTSA campus. The position will initially be for two years with possible extension depending on funding. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in physics, astronomy or a related field. Salary and benefits are competitive. To apply, please send (in a single .pdf) a cover letter, CV, a 2-page Research Statement, and three names of persons who would be willing to write letters of recommendation to [email protected]. Complete applications received by September 15 are guaranteed full consideration.

UTSA is located in San Antonio, Texas, a vibrant city of more than 1.6 million people, with significant economic growth, numerous industrial establishments, and excellent school districts. The University, classified as Carnegie R1, a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), has >30,000 students and is the third largest component in the University of Texas System.

UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline: 
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Selection Deadline: 
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
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Attention To: 
Chris Packham
Title: 
Professor
Institution/Company: 
University of Texas at San Antonio
Department Name: 
Physics and Astronomy
Street Line 1: 
One UTSA Circle
City: 
San Antonio
State/Province: 
Texas
Zip/Postal Code: 
78249
Country: 
United States of America
Phone: 
2104585601
Inquiries About Job
Attention To: 
Chris Packham