Postdoctoral Research Associate I

University of Arizona

life insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Dec 20, 2024

Postdoctoral Research Associate I
Posting Number	req21524
Department	Steward Observatory
Department Website Link	https://astro.arizona.edu/
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The University of Arizona (UA) Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory (SO) are excited to invite applications for Postdoctoral Research Associates interested in research related to image post processing for high-contrast imaging with a focus on speckle calibration and point spread function reconstruction from wavefront sensor data. As a Postdoctoral Research Associate, you will have the opportunity to work closely with faculty including Prof. Olivier Guyon and Dr. Jared Males. You will be part of the Extreme Wavefront Control Lab in the Center for Astronomical Adaptive Optics and the Subaru Telescope Coronagraphic Extreme AO (SCExAO) team. Your research will be conducted using the cutting edge MagAO-X and SCExAO instruments, and you will assist with experiments in NASA's Decadal Survey Testbed. Throughout your postdoctoral journey with us, you will be encouraged to conduct your own independent research, as time permits, and will be able to apply for time on any Steward facility directly as a PI. You will be expected to lead high-profile, independent research in high-contrast imaging post-processing and PSF reconstruction as well as collaborate with SO faculty and scholars in the Department of Astronomy. UA/SO offers a world-class research environment in space science and astrophysics with strong interdisciplinary programs across the Departments of Astronomy, Physics, Optical Sciences, and Planetary Sciences. We provide direct access to various world-class observational and computational facilities for ground-based radio and optical observing. An offer will be made in Spring 2025 with an expected start date in Fall 2025. Earlier start dates are possible. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Conduct research on wavefront sensor telemetry based post-processing; disseminate work through publications and presentations; contribute to public-engagement opportunities. Develop and implement research initiatives, collaborations, publications, and/or events (e.g., talks, workshops, visitor programs, etc.) as needed and relevant to research agendas. Collaborate with faculty and scholars in support of an inclusive academic environment (including organizing collaborative meetings, supervising/mentoring graduate and undergraduate students). Additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications	Must have completed all the requirements for a PhD. in Astronomy, Physics, Astrophysics, or related science at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications	Candidates with a PhD in Astronomy/Astrophysics, Optical Science, and related fields such as Computer Science and Electrical Engineering are preferred. Research experience relevant to one or more of the following scientific areas: adaptive optics, wavefront control, image processing, high-contrast imaging.
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Research
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience.
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Dr. Jared Males & Prof. Olivier Guyon, jrmales@arizona.edu & guyon@arizona.edu
Open Date	12/20/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant	Along with your application, cover letter, and CV, please provide the following documents in the Additional Documents tab. Research Statement (limit 5 pages) List of Publications
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