Postdoctoral Researcher Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Postdoctoral Researcher University of South Carolina – 4.2

Richland, SC Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$52K – $62.1K a year 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Life insurance Qualifications Doctoral degree Spectroscopy Analysis skills Astronomy Doctor of Philosophy 1 year Senior level Full Job Description For Posting Posting Number

RTF00088PO25 USC

Market Title Post Doctoral Fellow Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156387 Business Title (Internal Title) Postdoctoral Researcher Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division College of Arts and Sciences Department CAS Physics and Astronomy Advertised Salary Range Salary commensurate with qualifications. Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. Type of Staff Position Staff Research Grant (SRGP) Basis 12 months Job Search Category Post-doctoral About USC About University of South Carolina Inclusive Excellence Statement Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the “Working at USC” section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding. South Carolina Retirement No State Insurance Programs Yes Annual Leave Yes Sick Leave Yes Position Description Advertised Job Summary Under general supervision of Professor Varsha Kulkarni, the employee will assist in ongoing research in observational extragalactic astrophysics and help develop new directions in this area. Duties will include analyzing optical/infrared/ultraviolet data (e.g., imaging/spectroscopy/integral field spectroscopy from James Webb Space Telescope, Hubble Space Telescope, Keck telescopes, Spitzer Space Telescope, Very Large Telescope) on galaxies, quasars, circumgalactic/intergalactic medium, and the implications of the data for galaxy evolution; helping with the preparation of new observing proposals and obtaining the observations; and helping create and explore new research directions in astrophysical topics of mutual interest. The position requires a PhD degree in astronomy or a closely related field by the start date of employment. The successful candidate is expected to have expertise in extragalactic astrophysics, especially in analyzing optical/UV/IR images/spectra and spectral line fitting. Experience in analysis of integral field spectroscopic data would be strongly beneficial. This position is expected to be for 2 years, subject to availability of funding, and may be renewed further depending on performance and funding. Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires a Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in area of research specialty by the start date of employment. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Expertise in extragalactic astrophysics, especially in analyzing optical/UV/IR images/spectra and spectral line fitting, which could have been gained during the normal course of a doctoral degree program. Required to conduct business lawfully and ethically by consistently adhering to compliance policies, procedures, and regulations. Job Duties Job Duty Analyze optical/infrared/ultraviolet imaging/spectroscopy (e.g., from the James Webb Space Telescope, Hubble Space Telescope, Keck telescopes, Spitzer Space Telescope, and Very Large Telescope) on galaxies, quasars, and the circumgalactic/intergalactic medium, analyzing implications of the data for the evolution of dust/gas in galaxies. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty Analyze integral field spectroscopy data (e.g., from Keck, Very Large Telescope, James Webb Space Telescope) and the implications for the evolution of galaxies and the circumgalactic medium. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty Help with the preparation of related new proposals and obtaining the data. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty Help create and explore new research directions in astrophysical topics of mutual interest. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Position Attributes Hazardous weather category Non-Essential Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. No Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Position End Date Job Open Date 04/24/2025 Job Close Date 06/08/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant Please ask the references to email the letters (signed and on letterhead) directly to Prof. Varsha Kulkarni at . Review of applications will begin on May 25, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about this position may be directed to Prof. Kulkarni at . Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by June 8, 2025.

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