Postdoctoral Researcher in Astronomy
hace 2 meses
The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) is seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory. This 3-year position combines commissioning or operations roles with postdoctoral research, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) and advance your career in astronomy.
Key Responsibilities- Commission the Rubin Observatory, diagnosing and resolving issues, and evaluating performance through analysis of telemetry, calibration, or on-sky data.
- Apply software engineering expertise to modify, extend, and update the Rubin image processing pipelines in response to emergent scientific needs, community requests, and bug reports.
- Run simulated scenarios and develop science-oriented metrics to understand the performance of the Rubin Observatory system, identify problem areas, and evaluate proposed changes to the image processing pipelines and algorithms.
- Commission the LSST Camera by operating it in calibration or normal imaging modes, diagnosing and resolving issues, and evaluating performance through analysis of telemetry, calibration, or on-sky data.
- Support the broad international scientific community of users through various communication channels, online Q&A forums, workshops, and tutorials, and collaborate closely with staff across the Rubin operations teams to diagnose and respond to issues identified by the scientific community.
- Conduct a program developing a scientific or instrumentation study for Rubin Observatory following the 10-year LSST survey, or a program of original cosmological research in the Rubin Science Collaboration at large, in 25% of their time.
- A recent Ph.D. in Astronomy or Physics (or the expectation that they will receive the degree prior to starting their appointment).
- At least 3 years of research experience involving at least one of the following: imaging or astronomical instrumentation, cosmological data analysis in a wide-field optical imaging survey, image quality characterization and assessment, or preparation for the LSST survey.
- Verbal and written communication skills in English, and the ability to convey complex technical concepts effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to carry out independent research, collaborating closely with colleagues working both locally and remotely.
- Familiarity with scientific Python and collaborative development.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse population.
- Must have a valid Driver's License; clean driving record; ability to drive a 4-wheel drive vehicle.
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Must possess sufficient mobility, strength, or dexterity in both arms and hands and both legs to a) reach upward, sideways, downward to work with paper files; b) sufficient mobility and dexterity to utilize computer systems, fax machines, copiers, and other office machines.
- Must possess – 1) ability to read and understand instructions, drawings, safety guides, and other written materials necessary to perform job; 2) sufficient visual capacity to perform the applicable functions without assistance of visual aids other than eye contacts or eye glasses; 3) sufficient spoken aural capacity to hear and understand instructions, warning bells, fire alarms, or shouted instructions without assistance of auditory aids other than a hearing aid; and 4) ability to impart information orally so that others understand and can respond appropriately.
- Work at high elevation summit sites may be required (summit elevations range from 6,800 feet to 14,000 feet).
- For summit positions, consider: 1) Cerro Tololo: Able to climb stairs and work at 2,225 mts altitude; 2) Cerro Pachón: Ability to work at 2,713 meters altitude, sometimes during inclement weather.
- Required to pass medical examination (post offer and potentially at specified intervals while employed, if medically necessary).
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