Postdoctoral Fellow - SPACE TELESCOPE SCIENCE INSTITUTE

No. 11676
Postdoctoral Fellow
SPACE TELESCOPE SCIENCE INSTITUTE
3700 San Martin Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218

Attention: Human Resources

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position at the http://www.stsci.edu/ Space Telescope Science Institute to work with Drs. http://www-int.stsci.edu/~lstanghe/ Letizia Stanghellini, Richard A. Shaw, and J. Chris Blades on an extensive ground- and HST-based observing program to study extra-Galactic planetary nebulae, stellar evolution, and stellar populations. The successful applicant will be familiar with one or more of the above areas of research, and will also be accomplished in one or more of the following technical areas: hydrodynamic and photo-ionization modeling of gaseous nebulae; the acquisition, calibration, and analysis of ground-based spectroscopic data; and the calibration and analysis of HST imaging and spectroscopy. Familiarity with high-level software languages and astronomical data analysis packages is highly desirable.

Candidates must hold a PhD in astronomy or related field by the date of appointment. The initial appointment is for one year, and is renewable up to three years depending on performance and continued funding. There are no restrictions on citizenship.

STScI, located on Johns Hopkins University Campus in Baltimore, Maryland, offers an excellent benefit package, competitive salaries, and a stimulating work environment. The minimum salary is $41,900; however, STScI's pay is commensurate to the year of Ph.D.

Applicants should send a cover letter (mentioning the position applied for), curriculum vitae, list of publications, and a brief (one- or two-page) summary of research interests and accomplishments, and relevant technical expertise to the address below or email to resume@stsci.edu. They should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the same address. The position is available immediately, but completed applications received by 15 January 2001 are assured of full consideration. Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V.

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