Position Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate

Institution Name: University of California, Los Angeles

Bonafide Statement:

This position is a bona fide, 
open position which has not been promised to anyone. 
It will remain open for at least 30 days.


Submission Address for Resumes/CVs :

Attention: Alice Shapley, Associate Professor

Organization: UCLA Department of Physics and Astronomy
Address: 430 Portola Plaza
Address (cont.): Box 951547
City: Los Angeles
State: CA 
ZIP: 90095-1547
County: United States
Tel: 310-206-3768
Fax: 310-206-2096
Email: aes@astro.ucla.edu

Email address for inquiries (optional): aes@astro.ucla.edu


Related URL (optional):
http://www.astro.ucla.edu/~aes (Professor Shapley's Home Page)
http://www.astro.ucla.edu (UCLA Astronomy Department Web Page)
 

Text of Job Announcement:
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position
working with Professor Alice Shapley in the Department
of Physics and Astronomy at UCLA on
research related to the formation and evolution
of galaxies. Of particular interest are applicants
with optical and infrared observational extragalactic
experience, or those with expertise in the comparison
between observations and simulations of galaxy formation.

Using the W.M. Keck 10-meter telescopes and
other ground- and space-based facilities,
Professor Shapley's group carries out imaging and
spectroscopic observations of distant galaxies
and their interaction with the intergalactic
medium. Also of interest is the use of numerical
simulations to gain insight into observations
of high-redshift galaxies. Key aspects
of this position entail collaborating with
Professor Shapley on high-redshift galaxy
science using current and future Keck instrumentation.

A PhD in astronomy/physics and previous experience
in the area of observational extragalactic
astronomy are preferable, though candidates with
experience analyzing cosmological simulations
are also of interest. The initial appointment is
for two years, with the possibility of a third year,
beginning Fall 2009.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 02/15/2009.
To apply, please submit a curriculum
vitae and research statement, and arrange for three letters of
reference to be sent via e-mail to aes@astro.ucla.edu

or by mail:


Professor Alice Shapley
UCLA Department of Physics and Astronomy
430 Portola Plaza
Box 951547
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1547

For further information contact Alice Shapley (aes@astro.ucla.edu).
UCLA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer;
women and members of minorities are especially 
encouraged to apply for this position.