Organization: Department of Astronomy, College of Arts & Sciences
Title: Research Associate
Search #: NN0063
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position to work with Professor George Wallerstein at the University of Washington starting September 1, 2008. The successful applicant should be proficient in the fields of high resolution stellar spectroscopy and stellar model atmospheres. The main project will be to compare theory and observations of Paschen lines in stellar spectra, with emphasis on high luminosity stars. There may be an opportunity to investigate other problems in stellar atmospheres. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics, or a closely related field.
Please send (1) a statement of professional qualifications, interests, goals, and accomplishments, highlighting experience compatible with the position; (2) a curriculum vitae and bibliography; (3) the names and contact information of three people who can be contacted for letters of recommendation. Applications must be complete by April 15, 2008. Documents will be accepted electronically in PDF format sent to office@astro.washington.edu, with subject line "stellar postdoc application (your name)". All faculty, postdocs, and graduate students have access to
the ARC 3.5m telescope at Apache Point Observatory, the Sloan Digital Sky Survey data, and powerful parallel computing facilities. For details see http://www.astro.washington.edu
The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.