Postdoctoral Position in Nearby Young Stellar Populations
The University of Rochester invites applications for a post-doctoral
position working with Prof. Eric Mamajek on research related to
investigating young stellar populations in the solar neighborhood.
The candidate will collaborate with Prof. Mamajek
and his group on an NSF-funded
study to investigate the chemical evolution and star-formation history
of the nearest OB association (Sco-Cen) and other nearby young stellar
groups within 150 pc. The team has recently been using the SMARTS
1.5-m, KPNO 4-m, Palomar 5-m, and Magellan 6.5-m telescopes for
spectroscopic studies. Depending on interest, there will also be
opportunities for collaborating with Mamajek, UR graduate and
undergraduate students, and collaborators, on projects related to
exoplanets and brown dwarfs, the kinematics and star-formation history
of solar neighborhood stars, and the evolution of circumstellar disks,
angular momentum, and activity in stars. More on the the UR
astrophysics group can be found at:
http://astro.pas.rochester.edu/.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in astronomy or related field. Experience
with analyzing spectroscopic data and a strong background in stellar
astrophysics and observational techniques is essential. The start date
is flexible, but optimally September 1st, 2011. The appointment will
be for two years, with a possible third year subject to funding
availability and performance. Starting annual salary is $45,000.
Please provide a cover letter, CV, publication list, and brief
statement of research experience and interests. The applicant should
also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent. All
application materials, including letters, can be submitted in PDF via
email to Nikki Hatler (nhatler pas rochester edu). For more
information, contact Prof. Eric Mamajek (585-275-5389 or emamajek pas
rochester edu).
The University of Rochester has a strong commitment to diversity and
actively encourages applications from candidates from groups
underrepresented in higher education. The University of Rochester is
an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages
applicants from members of minority groups and women. All applications
are considered without regard to race, sex, age, religion or national
origin.
Deadline is March 15, 2011.
Attention: Ms. Nikki Hatler
University of Rochester
Department of Physics & Astronomy
PO Box 270171
Rochester NY 14627-0171
USA
FAX: 585-273-2813
Phone: 585-275-5389
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