California Institute of Technology, Physics, Mathematics & Astronomy Division
- Transient studies with the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF)
- Infrared transient and variable searches with the ongoing Palomar Gattini-IR survey and upcoming Widefield INfrared Transient ExploreR (WINTER) survey and upcoming Cryoscope
- Machine learning and astroinformatics, including work connected with jointly querying ZTF and Rubin data streams and developing software infrastructure enabling multi-messenger discovery. There are also research opportunities as part of the NSF-funded HDR Accelerated AI Algorithms for Data-Driven Discovery Institute (https://a3d3.ai)
- Science preparation and planning for the NASA MIDEX mission, The Ultraviolet Explorer (UVEX, currently in phase B; planned launch is 2030. Includes simulations, tool development and preparatory science observations
- Systematic studies of AGN variability focusing on extreme transient phenomena in accretion disks and supermassive black hole binaries
- Data mining of extensive light curve archives for populations studies of variable phenomena
Electronic copies of the curriculum vitae, publications list (indicate articles which appeared in refereed journals), and statement of research interests are required. The applicant is requested to ensure that at least three letters of recommendation are provided.
Salary range: $70,264 - $75,000
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, qualifications, skills, education, specialty, training, and internal equity.
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Application Materials Required:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Publication list
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
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