Post-Doc Research Associate

4 weeks ago

Chapel Hill, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Department:

Physics and Astronomy - 319000

Posting Open Date:

11/08/2024

Application Deadline:

12/18/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Postdoctoral Scholar

Position Title:

Post-Doc Research Associate

Vacancy ID:

PDS004374

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Work Location:

Chapel Hill, NC

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date:

09/01/2025

Estimated Duration of Appointment:

36 Months

Be a Tar Heel:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development.Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country.UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The postdoc will conduct observational astronomy research using data from the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory and telescopes available at UNC Chapel Hill. The postdoc will also be encouraged to carry out independent projects. Observing resources available to the Andreoni Transient Astronomy Lab at University of North Carolina include the 4m SOAR telescope in Chile, the wide-field Zwicky Transient Facility on the Palomar 48inch telescope, the Palomar 60inch telescope, and other telescopes in space and on the ground accessible via public proposal calls. The candidate will have the opportunity to work extensively on Rubin Observatory LSST data within the Transients and Variable Stars Science Collaboration

Position Summary:

The successful candidate will conduct original research in the field of time-domain astronomy. A primary research objective will be the development of software to search for long-duration high energy transients using the Neil Gehrels Observatory Swift/BAT, in collaboration with scientists at UNC Chapel Hill and at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

A PhD in Astronomy, Astrophysics, or related fields.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Proficiency in Python coding

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Proficiency in statistics; research background in time-domain astronomy; experience in gamma-ray or X-ray astronomy; experience in optical astronomy

Special Physical/Mental Requirements :

None

Special Instructions:

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