Postdoctoral - Department of Astronomy

Postdoctoral Employee – Department of Astronomy

Position title:

Postdoctoral Scholar

Location:

Berkeley, CA

Salary range: $75,000–$80,000, based on UC postdoc salary scales. See UCOP salary scale: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..pdf

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start:
August 2026

Position duration:
Initial appointment for two years with possible extension based on performance and available funding.

Application window:
Open date October 15, 2025; final date March 2, 2026 (review date December 15, 2025; applications after review date considered only if position not yet filled).

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The Department of Astronomy at UC Berkeley seeks up to two highly motivated individuals to conduct postdoctoral research on nearby galaxies using data from facilities such as the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), Euclid, Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), and Keck. The work may overlap with research related to the Ultraviolet Explorer (UVEX) in collaboration with Prof.

Daniel Weisz and his research group. Successful applicants will lead high‑impact projects and papers in major programs, including JWST and HST surveys of Local Group galaxies, a JWST treasury program targeting the Virgo Cluster, and a Euclid survey of Local Volume targets. A portion of each position also allows pursuit of independent research.

• Reduce and analyze observations of nearby galaxies acquired with facilities such as HST, JWST, and Keck.
• Lead first and co‑author publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Help design, plan, and implement new observing programs.
• Attend professional conferences and give presentations (talks, posters).

• Basic qualifications (required at time of application): A PhD or equivalent international degree, or enrollment in a PhD program.
• Additional qualifications (required at time of start): A PhD or equivalent international degree is required by start date; no more than three years of post‑PhD research experience.
• Preferred qualifications: PhD degree or equivalent in Astronomy, Astrophysics, or related field. Desired experience in resolved stellar populations, local galaxies, stellar photometry, semi‑resolved stellar populations (e.g., surface brightness fluctuations), and/or stellar evolution. Broader background in adjacent fields such as galaxy evolution or large surveys also of interest.

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Research Statement – include past and current research and an explanation of interest in the position (up to 3 pages).
• Publication list

Reference requirements:

• 3 letters of reference required

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The University of California, Berkeley 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, age, or protected veteran status. For more information, refer to the University of California’s affirmative action and nondiscrimination policies. Unless otherwise stated, this position does not include sponsorship of a new H‑1B visa petition requiring payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose any administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years that determine they committed misconduct. “Misconduct” includes violations of policies or laws governing conduct, including sexual harassment, assault, or discrimination. (See UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy, APM‑035).