Postdoctoral Research Associate - Nearby Galaxies and Stellar Populations

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position at the Department of Astronomy/Steward Observatory at the University of Arizona. The postdoctoral researcher will work with Professor David Sand and collaborators on the general topics of nearby galaxies, dwarf galaxies and resolved stellar populations. The successful candidate will help lead large, ongoing projects primarily focused on photometric and spectroscopic studies of dwarf galaxies, stellar halos and globular clusters around the Milky Way and nearby galaxies. These programs utilize deep imaging from wide-field ground-based cameras, Hubble Space Telescope imaging, and kinematic/spectroscopic datasets. Observational facilities at Steward include the 2x8.4m Large Binocular Telescope, the 6.5m MMT, the twin 6.5m Magellan telescopes, and an assortment of 1-2m class telescopes. Postdocs can apply for time on any Steward facility directly as PI and will be encouraged to do so.

This is a year-to-year appointment, contingent upon funding and performance. Candidates must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or a related field before the commencement of the position in Summer or Fall 2024. Experience with Hubble Space Telescope imaging is desired, but all interested applicants should apply. The appointment may be started earlier if mutually agreed.
UA/SO offers a world-class research environment in space science and astrophysics with strong interdisciplinary programs across the Departments of Astronomy, Physics, Optical Sciences, and Planetary Sciences. We provide direct access to various world-class observational and computational facilities for ground-based radio and optical observing.
Start dates range from August 2024 to November 2024.  The appointment may be started early if mutually agreed.