[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Scholar, Exoplanet Habitability - UC Irvine, Physics & Astronomy

[christine.wiedinmyer.ucar at gmail.com]

Postdoctoral Scholar, Exoplanet Habitability


DESCRIPTION


The Shields Center for Exoplanet Climate and Interdisciplinary Education at
UC Irvine invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in
exoplanet climate and habitability. The postdoctoral researcher will work
with Prof. Aomawa Shields at UCI on climate modeling studies of potentially
habitable exoplanets, including systems discovered by the Transiting
Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and other space- and ground-based
observatories. Desirable qualifications include experience with computer
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 applicant should have expertise in Unix
operating systems, and IDL, Matlab, or Python programming languages.
Database management experience is a plus.

The appointment can begin in summer 2021, 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.

Application instructions:
Interested candidates should apply online at the UC Irvine's online
application system, RECRUIT, located at [
<https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF06520> https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF06520].

Candidates must submit in pdf format:

1.    Cover letter

2.    Curriculum Vitae

3.    Research statement

4.    Three Reference Letters (to be submitted by the reference writers).
For general information about this position, please contact Prof. Aomawa
Shields,  <mailto:shields at uci.edu> shields at uci.edu

For full consideration, applications and reference letters should be
received by Jan. 29, 2021. All application materials must be submitted
through the UCI RECRUIT website system, RECRUIT, located at [
<https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF06520> https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF06520].
.

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

 

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