Post Doctoral

New Mexico State University•Las Cruces, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The New Mexico State University Department of Astronomy seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow focused on galaxy evolution, the baryon cycle, supernova feedback, and chemical enrichment. The Fellow will be based at NMSU in Las Cruces and will work closely with Prof. Joe Burchett and Profs. David Jones and Nicole Drakos at the University of Hawaii, spending time at both institutions. The Fellow will help plan and execute a multi-tiered observational campaign across the NMSU and UH teams, including work involving the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, of which NMSU is a full institutional member. The Fellow will also be encouraged to devote a fraction of their time to independent research aligned with the interests of the NMSU and UH groups. Three years of funding are available; continued appointment each year is contingent on performance. Funds will be provided for travel and research expenses. The position is contingent upon external funding.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in a related field.
Must hold a Ph.D. at the start of the appointment in Fall 2027.
No previous work experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience obtaining and analyzing spectroscopic data at optical and/or ultraviolet/infrared wavelengths, ideally using integral field spectroscopy.
Broad interests in survey science, time-domain astrophysics, and/or galaxy evolution.
Experience modeling supernova feedback and explosion properties is valuable but not required.

Responsibilities

Work closely with Prof. Joe Burchett and Profs. David Jones and Nicole Drakos at the University of Hawaii, spending time at both institutions while based at NMSU.
Help plan and execute a multi-tiered observational campaign across the NMSU and UH teams, including the Sloan Digital Sky Survey.
Pursue independent research interests aligned with those of the NMSU and UH groups.