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Postdoctoral Fellow - Observational Demographics of Stars and Exoplanets - 525449

Employer
The University of Alabama
Location
Tuscaloosa, AL
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Position Type
Postdoc
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $48,600 - Midpoint: $60,800 (Salaried E7)

Department/Organization: 204461 - Physics

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm

Job Summary: The Postdoctoral Fellow provides for an internship and continuation of scholarly activity and research after achieving the Ph.D. or other doctoral degree under the direction of a senior faculty member who serves as a mentor for the postdoctoral appointee.

Additional Department Summary: The University of Alabama offers a lively academic community and access to the SARA telescope consortium with access to observatory facilities in Chile, Arizona, and the Canary Islands. Postdocs in the University of Alabama Department of Physics and Astronomy also have access to High-Performance Computing facilities at UA, including the High Performance Computing and Data Center, to be completed on campus by August 2026.

This position collaborates with others in the growing machine learning and exoplanet subgroups within the Physics and Astronomy department, as well as the Alabama Cyber Institute and Department of Geological Sciences, among others. Conducts work supporting the exploration of evolved planet demographics. Maintains and extends existing tools to utilize existing data to better understand this unique planet population and establish scientific links between main sequence and white dwarf planet populations. Participates in the preparation, publication, and dissemination of scientific results in peer reviewed journals and at conferences. Assists in the preparation of telescope time and funding proposals for submission to NASA and the NSF. Collaborates with and mentors students in the research group.

Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy, or a related field.

Candidates will need to have completed their Ph.D. by the start of employment. Applicants should upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae (including a list of publications), and a brief research statement up to 3 pages including figures (but not references) that summarizes the candidate’s experience, research interests, and an outlined plan of their proposed postdoctoral research. Applicants should include at least two references in the reference section of the application.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in data acquisition and analysis software and familiarity with database structures, preferably with astrophysics data maintained by MAST (Mikulski Archive for Space Telescopes). Experience with the detection and characterization of substellar bodies.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster

Organization

The University of Alabama embodies an academic community that demands excellence in teaching, research and service and provides an inclusive, nurturing environment for the discovery of knowledge and the development of well-rounded leaders. Founded in 1831 as Alabama's first public college and known as the Capstone of Higher Education, UA provides a premier undergraduate and graduate education built upon global engagement, high-quality scholarship, outstanding teaching, and diversity and inclusivity throughout the community.

Our Mission

The University of Alabama will advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the state, the nation and the world through the creation, translation and dissemination of knowledge with an emphasis on quality programs in the areas of teaching, research and service.

Our Vision

The University of Alabama will be known as the university of choice for the best and brightest students in Alabama, and all students who seek exceptional educational opportunities. The University of Alabama will be a student-centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhance the quality of life for all Alabamians and the citizens of the nation and the world.

Our Core Values

The University of Alabama is committed to:

  • Undergraduate education that produces socially-conscious, ethical and well-rounded leaders who are grounded in their subject matter and capable of controlling their own destinies.
  • Graduate education that is deeply vested in subject matter knowledge, professional content, research skills and creative activity.
  • Public outreach and service that is held in the highest regard and fosters impactful public engagement to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Alabama, the nation and the world.
  • Campus life that embodies collaboration, collegiality, respect and a culture of inclusivity.

Our Strategic Goals

  • Provide a premier undergraduate and graduate education that offers a global perspective and is characterized by outstanding teaching, high-quality scholarship and distinctive curricular and co-curricular programs. Increase the University’s productivity and innovation in research, scholarship and creative activities that impact economic and societal development.
  • Enrich our learning and work environment by providing an accepting, inclusive community that attracts and supports a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
  • Provide opportunities and resources that facilitate work-life balance and enhance the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty and staff.

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