Postdoctoral Research Associate I (Part Time)

As a Postdoctoral Research Associate, you will have the opportunity to work closely with several faculty members: Daewook Kim and Ewan Douglas. Your work will focus on problems in optical design, modeling, and simulations including mechanical engineering. As time permits, you will be encouraged to conduct your own independent research.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Develop and lead an independent research agenda centered on optical design, modeling, and engineering.

Disseminate work through publications and presentations; contribute to public-engagement opportunities. 

Develop and implement research initiatives, collaborations, publications, and/or events (e.g., talks, workshops) as needed and relevant to research agendas.  

Collaborate with faculty and scholars in support of an inclusive academic environment (including organizing collaborative meetings, supervising/mentoring graduate and undergraduate students).

• Must have completed all the requirements for a PhD upon hire in optical science, physics, and/or astronomy.
• Experience building, operating, or testing astronomical instruments or telescopes on the ground or in space.