[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral scholar position in Astronomy at the University of California, Irvine

Joanna Mancilla mancillj at uci.edu
Mon Apr 9 15:54:44 MDT 2018


Postdoctoral Scholar, Exoplanet Habitability

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral scholar position in astronomy
at the University of California, Irvine. The postdoctoral researcher will
work with Prof. Aomawa Shields at UCI on climate modeling studies of
potentially habitable exoplanets, including systems discovered by NASA’s
Kepler mission, the upcoming Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS),
and other space- and ground-based observatories. Desirable qualifications
include experience with computer climate modeling; a research background in
atmospheric or planetary science; strong written and oral communication
skills; and an ability to work well in a collaborative environment.

The appointment can begin in summer 2018, with a negotiable starting date.
The initial appointment will be for one year, with a possibility of
extension to longer terms contingent upon availability of funds and
successful performance. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in astronomy,
astrobiology, physics, or one of the earth science disciplines prior to
beginning the appointment. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Candidates should submit a CV, publication list, a statement of research
interests, and other supporting documents, through the UC Irvine academic
personnel recruiting portal at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF04558.
Through this site, applicants will also provide names and email addresses
of three referees

who will be contacted to submit letters of reference. For full
consideration, applications and reference letters should be received by May
11, 2018. All application materials must be submitted through the UCI
RECRUIT website https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF04558.

Information on postdoctoral appointments and resources at UC Irvine is
available at
https://www.grad.uci.edu/about-us/postdoctoral-scholars/index.php.

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.

Thank you,

-- 
Joanna Mancilla
Department of Physics & Astronomy
University of California, Irvine
(949) 824-2159
mancillj at uci.edu
*Off every other Monday *
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