Postdoctoral Position in Astrophysics-LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY
No. 11765
Postdoctoral Position in Astrophysics
LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY
NIS-2, MS-D436
Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545
Tel: 505-665-9542
FAX: 505-665-4414
Email Submission Address: vestrand@lanl.gov
Email Inquiries: vestrand@lanl.gov
URL: http://nis-www.lanl.gov/groups/nis-2/
Attention: Dr. Tom Vestrand
The Space and Remote Sensing Sciences Group at the Los Alamos National
Laboratory (LANL) is seeking candidates for a Postdoctoral fellowship
appointment to work on the Robotic Optical Transient Search Experiment (ROTSE).
The primary goal of the ROTSE project is the observation of prompt optical
emission from gamma-ray bursts and other astrophysical transients. However, the
ROTSE-1 telescope has also collected a rich database containing nearly 3
terabytes of sky monitoring images that can be mined for the study of a broad
range of astrophysical phenomena. In collaboration with the University of
Michigan and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, LANL is currently
developing ROTSE-3 telescopes that will be deployed at a number of locations
throughout the world. The successful candidate will participate in all facets of
the ROTSE program including instrumentation and software development, observing,
and analysis of the observations.
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in astronomy or experimental astrophysics that
was completed within the last 3 years. Experience with astronomical
instrumentation and software development is desirable. The ideal candidate would
also have experience with large datasets and optical observing as well as a
solid publication record. The position is a two-year appointment, which is
renewable for a third year. The starting salary is $54.1K annually and is
supplemented by a generous, comprehensive, benefits package. Interested
applicants should submit a statement of their research interests, a curriculum
vita, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Tom Vestrand at the above
address. Applications received before 15 March 2001 will be assured of full
consideration. The position is available immediately. AA/EO Employer.
Individuals with disabilities needing reasonable accommodation should call (505) 667-8622. A Teletype Device
for the Deaf (TDD) is available by calling (505) 665-5357. Los Alamos National
Laboratory is operated by the University of California for the US Department of
Energy. AAE/EOE.
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