Postdoctoral prize fellowship position related to science uniquely accomplished with extremely large telescopes (ELTs)

Description

The Department of Astronomy at the University of Michigan welcomes applications for a postdoctoral prize fellowship position related to science uniquely accomplished with extremely large telescopes (ELTs). Our department is participating in the instrumentation program for ESO's 39-meter ELT through our membership in the consortia developing HARMONI, METIS, ANDES, and MOSAIC, which will provide access via the Guaranteed Time Observing program. Successful applicants will undertake an independent research program of their own design that will have an impact on science that can only be done with the next generation of ELTs. Our department has international leadership in areas of star and planet formation and exoplanets, compact object and high energy astrophysics, as well as galaxy formation and evolution. Faculty-led research groups use observations, numerical simulation, and theory, as well as develop new instrumentation. 

Successful applicants will have access to departmental facilities such as the Magellan telescopes, the MDM Observatories, SWIFT, high performance computing clusters, and other facilities (please see http://www.lsa.umich.edu/astro/). The University of Michigan is recognized as a top academic employer and Ann Arbor, Michigan is consistently recognized for its high quality of life. It is anticipated that this appointment will be renewed annually for up to a total of three years, contingent upon satisfactory performance. 

Qualifications

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2024 and initial offers will be made in January, 2025.   The Department of Astronomy has a specific commitment to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion within our department, and the field (https://sites.google.com/umich.edu/astro-dei).  U-M EEO/AA Statement:  The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 

Application Instructions

Please send a) cover letter (suggested 1 page); b) CV (suggested 2-5 pages), c) research statement including a description of past accomplishments, current work, and plans for the future (suggested length 6-8 pages total), as well as d) bibliographic list of published papers, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent. All application materials should be submitted via this interfolio link: http://apply.interfolio.com/156338

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.