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Postdoctoral Research Associate I (Peter A Strittmatter Fellowship)
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Postdoctoral Research Associate I (Peter A Strittmatter Fellowship)
Tucson, AZ, United States
req12577
Postdoctoral Research Associate I (Peter A Strittmatter Fellowship) | |
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Posting Number | req12577 |
Department | Steward Observatory |
Department Website Link | https://www.as.arizona.edu/ |
Location | Main Campus |
Address | Tucson, AZ USA |
Position Highlights | Applications are solicited for the Peter A. Strittmatter Fellowship in Astronomy and Astrophysics at Steward Observatory, University of Arizona. This postdoctoral fellowship provides an opportunity for a recent Ph.D. recipient to pursue an ambitious program of research in any area of theoretical, experimental, or observational astronomy or astrophysics. All of the observational and computational facilities of the Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory are available to the Fellow, who is encouraged to conduct independent research and to develop collaborations with faculty, staff, and students. The Strittmatter Fellow will receive an annual stipend of $75,000 per year, as well as access to a generous research fund to support their scientific program. This 3-year Fellowship commences in Fall 2023. Candidates must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. in Astronomy or a related field before the start date of the Fellowship. Additional information about the Department, Steward Observatory, its personnel, and its facilities is available on its web page: https://www.as.arizona.edu. A list of previous Strittmatter Fellows can be found at: https://www.as.arizona.edu/strittmatter-postdoctoral-fellowship. The Astronomy Department and Steward Observatory have a highly valued culture of collegiality, respect, and collaboration among their members. We welcome candidates who will contribute to this positive climate and to our ongoing efforts toward increasing the inclusivity and diversity of our community. Review of applications will begin on December 19, 2022. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! 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 click here . |
Duties & Responsibilities | Please see job summary in the Position Highlights section of this recruitment. Additional duties as assigned. |
Minimum Qualifications | Must have completed all the requirement of a PhD in Astronomy, Physics, Astrophysics or related field by the time of hire. |
Preferred Qualifications | |
FLSA | Exempt |
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time |
Number of Hours Worked per Week | 40 |
Job FTE | 1.00 |
Work Calendar | Fiscal |
Job Category | Research |
Benefits Eligible | Yes - Full Benefits |
Rate of Pay | $75,000 |
Compensation Type | salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) |
Type of criminal background check required: | Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) |
Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Target Hire Date | 8/7/2023 |
Expected End Date | |
Contact Information for Candidates | Susan Warner warners@arizona.edu |
Open Date | 12/6/2022 |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Documents Needed to Apply | No Documents |
Special Instructions to Applicant | Applicants note: Please do not upload a CV. If further information is required, a confirmation email will be sent to you with instructions. |
Diversity Statement | At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As an Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness. |
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