Postdoctoral Research Associate (Dusty Inner Regions of AGN Interferometric Imaging Fellowship)
About The Position
Steward Observatory at the University of Arizona is hiring a postdoctoral fellow to study the structure of active galactic nuclei (AGN) using infrared interferometric imaging from the Large Binocular Telescope. The successful candidate will work with Drs. Steve Ertel, Xiaohui Fan, and Richard Green to interpret recently acquired and ongoing observations, and will collaborate with faculty experts in theory and observations. Research may advance modeling interpretation and/or reduction techniques for mid-infrared interferometric imaging of dusty regions, outflows, and shocks. The fellow will develop an independent research agenda, pursue research ideas and collaborations—including grant funding—and contribute to the group's broader scientific program. Steward Observatory provides access to computational and observing facilities, including the University of Arizona GPU cluster and the Large Binocular Telescope. The position also contributes to a collegial academic environment through collaboration and student mentoring.
Requirements
- Must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics, Astrophysics, or a related science by the time of hire.
Nice To Haves
- A Ph.D. in Astronomy.
- Research experience relevant to interferometric imaging and/or modeling dust, shocks, and outflows in AGN.
- Relevant modeling experience and/or experience observing and reducing interferometric data.
- A strong research record in a related area of astrophysics.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead an independent research agenda centered on Fizeau interferometric imaging of dusty inner regions of active galactic nuclei.
- Disseminate research through publications and presentations.
- Contribute to public-engagement opportunities.
- Develop and implement research initiatives, collaborations, publications, and relevant events such as talks, workshops, and visitor programs.
- Collaborate with faculty and scholars to support a collegial academic environment.
- Organize collaborative meetings and supervise or mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid vacation.
- Sick leave.
- Paid holidays.
- Tuition reduction at the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University for the employee and qualified family members.
- Access to University of Arizona recreation and cultural activities.
- Relocation services information is available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
