Postdoctoral Associate in Exoplanets, Brown Dwarfs and M Dwarf Stars

Rochester, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 60000 - 64000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Applicants are invited to apply for a postdoctoral associate position in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Rochester working with Professor ZJ Zhang and his research group.

Research topics for this position include spectroscopic observations of gas-giant exoplanets brown dwarfs and M dwarf stars; atmospheric modeling and characterization of these objects through spectroscopy; and the discovery of new exoplanets and brown dwarfs from wide-field sky surveys. Candidates with expertise in any of these areas are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will have opportunities to participate in ongoing JWST and ground- based observational programs.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy has privileged access to the twin 6.5-meter Magellan Telescopes and provides a supportive collaborative environment for research. The successful candidate has access to Magellan Telescopes high-performance computing facilities from the Center for Integrated Research Computing (CIRC) and opportunities to mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Rochester is a welcoming city with a vibrant cultural scene and abundant year-round outdoor activities in the Finger Lakes and surrounding region.

The nominal start date of this appointment is August 1 2026 with flexibility for an earlier or later start. The initial term is 1 year renewable annually for up to 3 years contingent on satisfactory performance and continued funding.

The nominal salary range for this position is $60000$64000 with the final amount commensurate with experience. The referenced pay range represents the full base range of pay for this job. Individual salaries will be determined within the jobs salary range and established based on market data experience and expertise of the individual and internal equity considerations.

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Applicants are invited to apply for a postdoctoral associate position in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Rochester working with Professor ZJ Zhang and his research group.Research topics for this position include spectroscopic observations of gas-giant exoplanets brown dw...