Observational Astrochemistry Postdoctoral Fellow - ID# 222075

Observational Astrochemistry Postdoctoral Fellow – ID# 222075.

Institute for Astronomy. Non-Regular, Full Time, Limited Term (up to two (2) years in duration), RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Institute for Astronomy (IfA), located in Honolulu, Hawai’i. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws. 

Minimum Monthly Salary: $4,051/Mon.

Duties: Pursues innovative research in observational astrochemistry, particularly in the areas of interstellar and circumstellar ices.  Performs work using the Near Infrared Camera (NIRCam) Wide Field Slitless Spectroscopy instrument, and the Near Infrared Spectrometer (NIRSpec) and Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) slit spectrometers of James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Develops software for the optimal extraction of spectra from the NIRCam Wide Field Slitless Spectroscopy instrument of JWST, and for high signal-to-noise extraction of spectra from the NIRSpec and MIRI slit spectrometers. Reduces  NIRCam Wide Field Slitless Spectroscopic data.  Makes the reduced data and catalogs of ice abundances available to the community.  Pursues collaborative and independent observational work using JWST and various Maunakea telescopes. Publishes research.

Primary Qualifications: Education/training: PhD from an accredited college or university in astronomy or related field. Experience: At least two (2) years of experience in astrochemical research or related areas, including python programming, and  with reducing and analyzing spectroscopic data.  Abil/Know/Skills: Knowledge of current research in astrochemistry. Ability to reduce and analyze spectroscopic data.   Proficiency in python.  Demonstrated ability for independent work and capable of conducting independent research in an international collaboration. POLICY AND/OR REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: As a condition of employment, employee will be subject to all applicable RCUH policies and procedures and, as applicable, subject to University of Hawai‘i's and/or business entity's policies and procedures.  Violation of RCUH's, UH's, or business entity's policies and/or procedures or applicable State or Federal laws and/or regulations may lead to disciplinary action (including, but not limited to possible termination of employment, personal fines, civil and/or criminal penalties, etc.). 

Inquiries: Dr. Adwin Boogert 956-7434, [email protected] (Oahu).

Please apply directly on the RCUH website to be considered for the position.

Application Requirements:  Please go to www.rcuh.com and click on “Job Postings.” You must submit the following documents online to be considered for the position: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) Supervisory References, 4) Copy of Degree(s)/Transcript(s)/Certificate(s). Effective January 31, 2022, the RCUH will be implementing a COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy (this policy supersedes the previous RCUH COVID-19 Policy).  All RCUH employees and positions are subject to the RCUH COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy.  All post-job offer/new hires will be required to show proof that they are fully vaccinated (e.g., their CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card) during the onboarding process.  New Hires will not be allowed to start work until their COVID-19 Vaccination have been reviewed and approved to be in compliance with the RCUH Mandatory Vaccination Policy.  New Hires deciding to get vaccinated after a job offer has been accepted, must present a copy of their vaccination card as proof they are in the process of being fully vaccinated. These New Hires will be subject to weekly testing until they are fully vaccinated.  Requests for a religious or medical accommodation from the COVID-19 vaccination may be submitted to the RCUH Director of Human Resources after they have completed the new hire documents and these documents have been approved by the RCUH Human Resources Department.  Individuals granted an accommodation will be subject to the weekly testing requirement.  NOTE:  Effective January 31, 2022, all RCUH recruitments must be in compliance with the RCUH COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy.  Applicants may request information on this policy from the contact person listed on this recruitment. All online applications must be submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawai‘i Standard Time/RCUH receipt time) as stated on the job posting. If you do not have access to our system and the closing date is imminent, you may send additional documents to [email protected]. If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-8344 or (808)956-0872. 

CLOSING DATE:  March 11, 2022.

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