| Job Posting Number | S01108 |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Brinson Prize Fellow |
| Department | Astronomy Department-1003 |
| Job Category | Staff Posting |
| Position Type | Grant Funded Full-Time |
| Pay Type | Salaried |
| Salary Range | $75,000 – $78,000 |
| Compensation Practices | Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html |
| Position Details | The Brinson Prize Fellow will work in collaboration with Meredith Hughes primarily on analyzing debris disk structure as part of the ALMA large program ARKS (the ALMA survey to Resolve exoKuiper belt Substructures). Initial emphasis will be on characterizing the vertical structure of a sample of debris disks to learn about planetary system dynamics. The approved ALMA large program will generate a substantial and comprehensive data set, and the Brinson Prize Fellow will have the opportunity to work with other teams and pursue follow-up projects as part of the ARKS collaboration. Wesleyan’s Planetary Science Group includes faculty and postdocs from several departments. The Brinson Prize Fellow will have opportunities to interact with other faculty and to carry out independent research with full access to observational facilities available. Responsibilities include:
Wesleyan University, located between New York City and Boston, has a small and active astronomy program which emphasizes involvement of undergraduate and M.A. students in research. The Brinson Prize Fellow would also have the opportunity to develop educational skills through mentoring students in research and possibly teaching if desired. |
| Minimum Qualifications | Ph.D. in astronomy, astrophysics or a related field. Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and interact openly with individuals of different backgrounds. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Experience with data reduction and analysis, millimeter-wavelength observations, and planet formation research. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | In addition to the Careers@Wesleyan application, please send 3 letters of reference to Meredith Hughes at amhughes@wesleyan.edu. Application close date is December 15, 2022. |
| Additional Information | All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University. Wesleyan University requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster (if eligible under CDC guidelines) or an approved exemption prior to first day of employment. |
| Benefits | Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans. We also offer flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs, as well as access to Wesleyan’s BLS & GLS programs for those who qualify (tuition is waived for up to 2 courses a term; some fees and taxes may apply). Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html . |
| Quick Link | https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/9271 |
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