Post Doctoral

New Mexico State University • Las Cruces, NM

6d • 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 position is based at NMSU in Las Cruces, with time spent at both NMSU and the University of Hawaii. The Fellow will work closely with Prof. Joe Burchett and Profs. David Jones and Nicole Drakos at the University of Hawaii.

The Fellow will help plan and execute a multi-tiered observational campaign across the NMSU and University of Hawaii teams, including work connected to the Sloan Digital Sky Survey. The Fellow will also be encouraged to devote part of their time to independent research aligned with the interests of the NMSU and University of Hawaii groups.

The appointment is full-time, with a standard Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule. It is contingent upon external funding. Three years of funding are available, with continued appointment each year contingent upon performance. The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. at the start of the appointment in Fall 2027. Travel and research expenses will be funded.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in a related field; the candidate must hold a Ph.D. at the start of the appointment in Fall 2027.
• No previous work experience is required.
• Strong interest in galaxy evolution.

Nice To Haves

• Experience obtaining and analyzing spectroscopic data at optical and/or ultraviolet/infrared wavelengths, ideally through 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 University of Hawaii teams, including the Sloan Digital Sky Survey.
• Pursue independent research interests aligned with those of the NMSU and University of Hawaii groups.

Benefits

• Funding for travel and research expenses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree