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Postdoctoral Scholar Position in X-Ray Astronomy

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Position description

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position to work with Prof. David Buote on X-ray studies of elliptical galaxies, galaxy groups, and clusters. The successful applicant's responsibilities will include analyzing X-ray data from the Chandra, XMM-Newton, and Suzaku satellites, and preparing observing proposals. The duration of the position is initially for one year, renewable up to three years, contingent on performance and continued funding. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent. The start date for the position is September 1, 2017. Candidates should send a curriculum vitae, bibliography, short (1 page) statement of research interests, and have three letters of recommendation submitted on their behalf to the UC Irvine online application system, located at RECRUIT, located at http://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF03704.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Cover Letter (Optional)

  • Statement of Research - short (1 page) statement of research interests

  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to diversity will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence.
    (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 3-5 letters of reference required

Job location

Irvine, CA