Postdoctoral Research Associate I - JASPER Scholar (Multiple Positions)

The University of Arizona Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory invite applications for the JWST Arizona/Steward Postdocs in Early Galaxies and Reionization (JASPER) Scholar positions. The University of Arizona is a center of JWST research. In the area of early galaxy formation and reionization, Arizona scientists are leading a wide range of JWST programs to study the first galaxies, high-redshift quasars and supermassive black hole evolution, early large-scale structures, the intergalactic medium and cosmic reionization. JASPER Scholars are expected to collaborate with one or more JWST science teams. They will fully participate in data reduction and scientific analysis in these programs as well as in complimentary programs using HST and ground-based telescopes. JASPER Scholars are also encouraged to conduct their independent research programs with up to 50% of their research time.

UA/SO offers a world-class research environment in space science and astrophysics with strong interdisciplinary programs across the Departments of Astronomy, Physics, Optical Sciences, and Planetary Sciences. We provide direct access to various world-class observational and computational facilities for ground-based radio and optical observing.
All of the facilities of Steward Observatory will be available to the Scholar on an equal basis with members of our faculty, and the Scholar will be expected to lead high-profile, independent research as well as collaborate with SO faculty and scholars in the Department of Astronomy. The Scholar will be strongly encouraged to apply for time on any Steward facility directly as a principal investigator. The Scholar is also approved to submit research proposals as a PI to funding agencies in order to provide additional support for their own programs.

Offers will be made in Spring 2025 with a start date in Fall 2025.

Application review will begin on December 10, 2024. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications and upload all documents into the Box folder listed in "Special Instructions to the Applicant" by that date.

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please visit talent.arizona.edu

• Collaborate
  with one or more of the JWST projects on early galaxies, quasars and reionization
  (e.g. COSMOS-3D, SAPPHIRES, ASPIRE), to work on data and scientific analysis
  using JWST data, as well as using data from the Hubble Space Telescope, ALMA
  and other telescopes.
• Carry
  out independent research in the areas of galaxy formation, supermassive black
  holes, and reionzation.
• Develop and implement research initiatives, collaborations, publications, and/or events (e.g., talks, workshops, visitor programs, etc.) as needed and relevant to research agendas.
• Collaborate with faculty and scholars in support of an inclusive academic environment (including organizing collaborative meetings, supervising/mentoring graduate and undergraduate students).
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Must have completed all the requirements for a
  PhD. in Astronomy, Physics, Astrophysics, or related science at the time of
  hire.

• Research experience relevant to one or more of the following scientific areas: galaxy evolution, supermassive black holes, intergalactic medium, quasars and AGN, large scale structure, and expertise with JWST data reduction and analysis.