POST Doctoral FELLOW - Physics

Position: POST DOCTORAL FELLOW - Physics #00098656
Hiring Department

Physics

Job

61630

Location

Rolla

Employment Type

Full-Time

Job Description

The position has a particular emphasis on modeling galaxy spectra for ongoing and forthcoming surveys such as the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) and the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, working closely with Dr. Shun Saito and other staff of the Physics Department.

The successful applicant is expected to work mainly on a project directly relevant to the DOE FAIR and NASA GRS PIT projects, including galaxy SED modeling of the Roman deep field and constructing realistic mock galaxy simulations for these surveys. 80% of time for their own research directly related to the DOE FAIR project, and 20% of time to collaborate with other team members or mentor students in the department.

In each of the time, they will spend 70% of their time (i.e., 56% and 14%, respectively) to relevant code development and data analyses, while the rest of 20% (i.e., 16% and 4%, respectively) will be devoted to writing papers or preparing and making presentations. They are expected to spend the rest of 10% to organize meetings and seminars in Dr.

Saito's group.

The position is initially for 2 years with possible extension, contingent on performance and availability of funding.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or related fields
• Proven experience in one modern programming language

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in python, previous experience with galaxy SED fitting, cosmological simulation data, and the management of large astronomical datasets
• Additional experience such as a cosmological application of machine learning will be appreciated, but not strongly required

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship may be available for candidates currently in the United States in H-1B status or other work-authorized status.

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