Postdoctoral Research Associate I - Bart J. Bok Fellowship (UPDATED)

University of Arizona

life insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Dec 23, 2024

Postdoctoral Research Associate I - Bart J. Bok Fellowship (UPDATED)
Posting Number	req20794
Department	Steward Observatory
Department Website Link	https://www.as.arizona.edu/
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	Note: Rate of Pay increase to $75,000 The University of Arizona (UA) Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory (SO) seeks to fill a Postdoctoral Research Associate position. Applications are solicited for the Bart J. Bok Fellowship in Astronomy and Astrophysics at Steward Observatory, University of Arizona. This postdoctoral fellowship targets scientists ready to pursue an independent and ambitious program of research in any area of theoretical, experimental, or observational astronomy or astrophysics. All of the observational and computational facilities of the Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory are available to the Fellow, who will conduct independent research and develop collaborations with faculty, staff, and students. The Bok Fellow will receive an annual stipend as well as access to a generous research fund to support their scientific program. This 3-year Fellowship commences in Fall 2025. Candidates must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. in Astronomy or a related field before the start date of the Fellowship. Additional information about the Department, Steward Observatory, its personnel, and its facilities is available on its web page: https://astro.arizona.edu/academics/postdoctoral-program. A list of previous Bok Fellows can be found at: https://astro.arizona.edu/bok-postdoctoral-fellowship Review of applications will begin in mid-December 2024. UA/SO offers a world-class research environment in space science and astrophysics with strong interdisciplinary programs across the Departments of Astronomy, Physics, Optical Sciences, and Planetary Sciences. We provide direct access to various world-class observational and computational facilities for ground-based radio and optical observing. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here To be considered, applications must be submitted, and all documents uploaded into the Box folder listed in "Special Instructions to the Applicant" no later than December 6, 2024.
Duties & Responsibilities	Astronomical research depending on the program of research related to theoretical, experimental, or observational astronomy or astrophysics. Additional duties may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications	Must have completed all the requirements for a PhD. in Astronomy, Physics, Astrophysics, or related science at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Research
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$75,000
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Faculty Contact: David Sand (dsand@arizona.edu) Administrative Contact: Kelly Merrill (kmerrill@arizona.edu)
Open Date	10/7/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	No Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant	To apply, complete the following three steps: 1.First, click on the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online UArizona application. 2.Next, upload your CV, cover letter, and research statement (limit: 5 pages), to our secure UArizona Box portal (see further instructions there): https://arizona.app.box.com/f/ccbb62bcb43640eab0c41572ec94714a 3.Lastly, ask 3 references to upload a letter of recommendation to our secure UArizona Box Portal (see further instructions there): https://arizona.app.box.com/f/ccbb62bcb43640eab0c41572ec94714a
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