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Postdoctoral Position in Young Stars and Planet formation at the University of Hawai`i | Closing date: 2021-03-12 Contact: Eric Gaidos |
Applications are being accepted for a postdoctoral position at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa on circumstellar disks, planet formation, and variability of young stars. The successful applicant will work with Dr. Eric Gaidos and other investigators in the UH node of a NASA Interdisciplinary Consortium for Astrobiology Research (ICAR), and become a leading member of a Key Project of the Las Cumbres Observatory (LCO). | ▸ more | Applications are being accepted for a postdoctoral position at the University of Hawai?i at Manoa on circumstellar disks, planet formation, and variability of young stars. The successful applicant will work with Dr. Eric Gaidos and other investigators in the UH node of a NASA Interdisciplinary Consortium for Astrobiology Research (ICAR), and become a leading member of a Key Project of the Las Cumbres Observatory (LCO). The goal of the project is to use occultation by circumstellar dust to study the inner planet-forming regions around young stars, including disks, planetesimals, and "exocomets". LCO consists of a global automated network of telescopes that can monitor and obtain triggered/rapid-response observations nearly anywhere on the sky, at any time. The postdoctoral researcher will: (a) lead the development of a system to automatically identify dimming stars using data from the All-Sky Automated Survey for SuperNovae (ASAS-SN) and other surveys and, and program rapid-response follow-on observations with LCO; (b) conduct collaborative science on aspects of protoplanetary disks and planet formation with data from LCO and other ground- and space-based observatories; and (c) contribute to public education and outreach programs organized with the American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO) and the summmer Hawaii Student/Teacher Astronomy Program (HI-STAR). The postdoc will benefit from a highly interdisciplinary and diverse research environment and a structured program of mentoring and career development, and will be eligible to apply for time on the telescopes of Maunakea Observatory.
A PhD in physics, astrophysics, astronomy or a related field is required. Applicants with experience with transient astronomy, photometry surveys, and/or machine learning are especially welcome. The appointment will be a non-regular, full-time and limited term appointment for two years. Continuation of employment beyond two years is dependent upon availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and compliance with applicable US Federal/State laws. The nominal start date is flexible but will be between August 1 and the end of 2021. The annual salary will be approximately $69,500 per year.
Application should be e-mailed to: gaidos @ hawaii.edu and consist of: (1) a cover letter including a statement of research interests and career goals; (2) a CV; (3) a publication list, and (4) names and contact information of three professional references. The deadline is March 12 but applications after that date will be considered on a case-by-case basis if the position is still available. Questions about this position should be directed to Eric Gaidos (gaidos @ hawaii.edu)
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