Chang’e-3 Lunar-based Ultraviolet Telescope Data Fellow
Job Summary
Category
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution
National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Department
National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Number of Positions Available
1
Work Arrangement
In-Person
Job Description
The National Astronomical Observatories of China, Beijing and the International Lunar Observatory Association of Kamuela, Hawai'i, request applications for Research Fellow for the NAOC / ILOA Lunar-based Ultraviolet Telescope (LUT) data reduction, processing, and utilization project. LUT is the first robotic telescope on the surface of the Moon.
This Astronomy from the Moon fellowship aims to maximize science output from LUT operating on Chang'E-3 Moon lander since 2013 by:
- Processing raw LUT data into products available for use by science community worldwide,
- Conducting research using LUT, publishing at least 2 papers and presenting at conferences,
- Promoting LUT and inviting proposals for observations with LUT leading to published results.
Duration: 2 years TBD
Qualifications: PhD (or equivalent), English / Chinese language proficiency
Salary range: US$70,000 annually
Please email: [email protected] and [email protected]
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation Range
$70,000USD
Application Details
Publication Start Date
2023 Jun 09
Application Deadline
2023 Aug 03