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Postdoctoral Scholar Observations of Supernovae and Other Transients Department of Astronomy

Employer: University of California, Berkeley
Location: San Francisco

Position Type: Postdoc
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

Recruitment Period

Open date: January 6th, 2020

Next review date: Friday, Feb 7, 2020 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Feb 7, 2020 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Description

The Department of Astronomy at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar, in the area of supernovae (SNe) and other transients such as gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), with an expected start date in the fall of 2020.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of Professor Alex Filippenko and will preferably have an interest and experience in optical spectropolarimetry of SNe. Other interests could include optical/infrared spectroscopy of SNe, studying long-term light curves of transients from diverse datasets; including data from the Lick and Keck Observatories; analysis of Hubble Space Telescope spectra and images of SNe, as well as images of their environments; the SN Hubble diagram; and progenitors of SNe. The successful candidate will participate in observations and data reduction, writing proposals and papers, developing data-analysis software, and assisting graduate and undergraduate students in the research group.

Basic/Minimum Qualifications (at time of application):
PhD or equivalent international degree or enrolled in PhD or equivalent international degree program.

Additional Qualifications (by start date):
A PhD degree or equivalent international degree is required by the start date.

Preferred Qualifications:
-A PhD degree or equivalent international degree in astronomy, astrophysics, or related fields.
-Experience with astronomical observations and data reduction, preferably optical spectropolarimetry but at least optical/infrared CCD photometry and long-slit spectroscopy.
-Knowledge of current problems related to SNe and/or GRBs and demonstrated competence in their solutions.

Salary and Benefits:
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. UC Berkeley offers excellent benefits packages as well as a number of policies and programs in to support employees as they balance work and family. Information on available plans and eligibility can be found at https://vspa.berkeley.edu/postdoc-health-insurance-and-benefits

The position is at full time (100%) for two years, with the possibility for a third-year extension depending on the availability of funds. The position will be open until filled. This position is in a represented bargaining unit.

To apply:
Please submit applications electronically at https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF02443
Applicants should also submit contact information for three references.

For questions contact Emily Martinez at emartinez24@berkeley.edu.

All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality (http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html) prior to submitting their letters.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
Job location Berkeley, CA Requirements Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Publication list
Statement of research interest and plans - 2 pages maximum

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