Position ID: | OSU-Postdoc Positions in Astronomy-PDE [#17706] |
Position Title: | Postdoctoral Research Position in Exoplanets |
Position Type: | Postdoctoral |
Position Location: | Columbus, Ohio 43210, United States [map] |
Subject Area: | Astronomy |
Appl Deadline: | 2021/01/31 11:59PM finished (2020/12/02, finished 2021/08/07) |
Position Description: |
The Department of Astronomy in the College of Arts
and Sciences at The Ohio State University invites applications for a
postdoctoral scholar position to collaborate with Professor Ji Wang on projects
in studying exoplanets with high spectral resolution data. The appointment will begin in Autumn 2021and run
for two years. An extension to a third year is possible based on performance
and availability of funds. Assets of the Ohio State department include a 1/6
observing share of the Large Binocular Telescope, a 1/4 share of MDM observatory,
membership in DESI, SDSS-IV and -V, and a lively scientific environment. Qualifications: Applicants must have a PhD in
astronomy, physics, or a related field by the start date of the appointment and
experience with spectroscopic data of stars and exoplanets. Experience of
modeling planet atmospheres is preferred but not required. Appointment is
contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other
information required by law and/or university policies, including but not
limited to a criminal background check. Application
Instructions: Please submit a CV, a
statement of research interests and 3 letters of recommendation. The Ohio State
University is an NSF Advance Institution. The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. BENEFIT:
Benefits eligibility guidelines for Postdoctoral Scholars can be found on the
following web page: http://hr.osu.edu/public/documents/hrpubs/ben/overviewbook.pdf#page=8 |