Postdoctoral Researcher Astronomy
Postdoctoral Researcher Astronomy
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Job Description
The Department of Astronomy at Indiana University invites applications for the inaugural Sullivan Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship to begin in the Fall of 2023. The search is open to applicants from any area of astronomy or astrophysics; we are particularly interested in candidates whose research complements and enhances current department strengths and who will collaborate directly with department faculty. The departments research activity includes observational theoretical and computational projects in Galactic and extragalactic astrophysics stellar astrophysics exoplanets and stellar dynamics (see the Departments website for further information). The successful applicant will have access to observing time on the WIYN 3.5m and 0.9m telescopes at Kitt Peak. This includes access to the NEID highprecision radial velocity spectrometer widefield imagers the Hydra multiobject spectrograph and other instrumentation. They will also have direct use of the outstanding IU information technology infrastructure including full access to various supercomputers and massive data storage systems (see here for further details . The department has a supportive and collegial atmosphere and we are committed to building and supporting a diverse inclusive and equitable community of students and scholars. We maintain close ties with the Physics Department and the wider campus community. IUBloomington is the flagship campus of the IU system and is centrally located in a community of 80000 people with an outstanding public park system and a vibrant fine arts theater and entertainment scene. This position is a full time benefitseligible position with a salary of $70000 per year and additional funds for research expenses. The initial appointment will be for two years with extension to the third year depending on satisfactory performance.
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