Postdoctoral Scholar
About The Position
The Postdoctoral Scholar will work with Professor Scott Gaudi in the Department of Astronomy at The Ohio State University on the development of the Living Worlds science goals for NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO). Responsibilities will include collaborating with and supporting the activities of the HWO Community Science & Instrument Team (CSIT) and the HWO Technology Maturation Project Office (TMPO). The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute positively to the department's research environment and mentor junior researchers within both the immediate research group and the astronomy department. The Department of Astronomy, within the College of Arts and Sciences, seeks several Postdoctoral Scholars to join our team. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field. The College values diversity and offers a supportive, open, and inclusive community.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Astronomy, Astrophysics, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
- Strong scientific programming skills in modern languages such as Python or C++.
- Experience in statistical analysis, machine learning, and data-driven modeling applied to large astronomical datasets and time-domain surveys is highly desirable.
- Expertise in one or more of the following areas is preferred: atmospheric characterization of Earth-like exoplanets using reflected-light spectroscopy; spectral retrieval techniques for directly imaged exoplanets; habitability and biosignatures of temperate terrestrial planets; and detection and characterization of exoplanets through astrometry.
Responsibilities
- Collaborating with and supporting the activities of the HWO Community Science & Instrument Team (CSIT) and the HWO Technology Maturation Project Office (TMPO).
- Contribute positively to the department's research environment.
- Mentor junior researchers within both the immediate research group and the astronomy department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
