Postdoctoral Researcher (598-500)

USRA is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the field of massive star formation.  The position is available for a period of 2 years. A third year may be offered upon funding availability. 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.

The successful applicant will have up to 25% of their time available for their own personal research. This position is stationed at the SOFIA Science Center which is situated on the NASA Ames Research Center campus in Moffett Field, CA.

Required Skills

• 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 https://usracareers.silkroad.com/ and submit a cover letter, a copy of their CV including a list of publications, and a description of their research interests, including relevance to the above stated project. Applicants should also provide three letters of recommendation with contact information; one reference must be from your thesis advisor.  Review of candidates will begin immediately. 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