2020/10/31
We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position in extragalactic astrophysics at Caltech/IPAC. You will work with Dr. Daniel Masters and collaborators on measuring optimal photometry from space mission data (e.g., WISE, Spitzer, GALEX) based on galaxy priors from deep Subaru HSC imaging. Additionally, you will work with the H20 and U.S. Euclid teams to produce high-quality photometric catalogs that will form the basis for scientific studies of galaxies in the 20 square degree H20 (https://project.ifa.hawaii.edu/h20/) survey. The H20 survey currently has deep Subaru HSC optical and Spitzer IR imaging, and will soon be a premier extragalactic deep region with the addition of Euclid deep field NIR observations.
You will be responsible for data processing, analysis and interpretation, and publication of scientific results. In addition, you will be encouraged to spend a fraction of your time on independent research, and will have access to observing facilities, including Palomar.
Qualifications and Experience:
By the starting date (~April 2021, but earlier dates are possible), a Ph.D. in astronomy, physics or equivalent, in an area relevant to the responsibilities.
Prior research experience with space and/or ground-based imaging data, and in extragalactic astronomy or star formation is highly desirable. Experience with effectively working in a team environment is preferred.
Appointment Details:
This appointment is for two years, and an additional year is possible contingent on performance and funding availability.
Applications are due by January 6, 2021 and should be directed to Dr. Dan Masters via applications@ipac.caltech.edu
Applications only accepted via email
Required Documents:
A brief cover letter describing your interest in the position
Curriculum vitae
Publication list
Contact information of 3 professional references
Summary of previous and current research (limited to 3 pages)
Application Deadline:
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Work within our research group focuses on the understanding of the mechanisms and physical processes responsible for galaxy formation and evolution, as well as the role played by accretion onto supermassive black holes, across the cosmic epochs. Our research combines mulitwavelength observations of local and distant galaxies and quasars, obtained by exploiting many of the major observing facilities worldwide, together with theoretical models and state-of-the-art numerical cosmological simulations.
