Postdoctoral Research Associate I - Dr. Haeun Chung

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Steward Observatory

https://www.as.arizona.edu/

Main Campus

Tucson, AZ USA

The University of Arizona (UA) Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory (SO) is seeking candidates for one Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the data analysis of UV spectroscopic/imaging data. The selected candidate will work with Profs. Haeun Chung and Erika Hamden in their UV group at the University of Arizona. Applicants will work specifically on the analysis of archival FUSE data to study warm-hot halo gas around nearby galaxies as well as analysis of archival GALEX data to work on the 3D structure of the diffuse Galactic ISM.

The successful applicant will be encouraged to integrate into the Steward UV group. The dynamic and inclusive Steward UV group includes Profs. Erika Hamden, Carlos Vargas, and Haeun Chung, as well as a number of postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates. The Steward UV group is leading Aspera, a NASA-funded SmallSat mission to detect and map warm-hot OVI emission from nearby edge-on-galaxies and is expected to launch in 2025. The group is also involved in FIREBALL-2, a NASA-funded balloon-borne stratospheric telescope to study the faint CGM around z~0.7 galaxies. The group is also actively working on the development of UV detector and grating technology as well as new small/large class UV mission concepts. The successful applicant will also be encouraged to take an active role in space mission proposal writing and new concept development.

This is a year-to-year appointment, expected to last three years, contingent on satisfactory performance and availability of funding. A fraction of the time will be made available for independent research and new projects in related areas.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

• Working on analysis of UV spectroscopic data from FUSE data archive. Search archival data to find new O VI emission detection as a signature of warm-hot circumgalactic medium.
• Analysis of UV imaging data from GALEX data archive. Search for 3D structure of diffuse galactic ISM.
• Design and proposal writing for new ground and space-based instruments/missions.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Must have completed all the requirements of a PhD in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or related field by the time of hire.

• Experience on spectroscopy/imaging data analysis.
• Experience on CGM science.
• Interest in new space missions.

Exempt

Full Time

40

1.00

Fiscal

Research

Yes - Full Benefits

DOE

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

1

Susan Warner
warners@arizona.edu

10/26/2022

Yes

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

In addition to attaching a cover letter and CV, please also attach a statement of research interest/experience. Also, please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to haeunchung@arizona.edu directly from your references.

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.