"Postdoc - UCSB Physics Department (Exoplanets)/Bowler Research Group"

Job #JPF02906

• Physics / College of Letters & Science - Mathematical, Life, and Physical Sciences / UC Santa Barbara

Position overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $66,737 - $80,034.

Percent time: 100

Anticipated start: Negotiable and should be by either summer 2025 or fall 2025.

Position duration: The initial appointment will be for two years with the expectation of renewal for a third year contingent upon satisfactory performance.

Application Window

Open date: December 19, 2024

Most recent review date: Friday, Jan 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, Dec 18, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Physics Department at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for 1-2 postdoctoral research positions in Prof. Brendan Bowler’s research group to collaborate on observational studies broadly related to exoplanet discovery, formation, and characterization. Specific topics include astrometry of planets with Gaia, high-contrast imaging with the James Webb Space Telescope, variability monitoring of substellar companions, stellar obliquities, and observations of circumplanetary disks. Applicants with experience in any of these or related research areas are encouraged to apply.

The successful applicant will have access to facilities through University of California Observatories, which include Keck Observatory and Lick Observatory. These telescopes host a number of new and upcoming instruments designed for high-contrast adaptive optics imaging, high-dispersion spectroscopy, and precision radial velocities. There will also be opportunities to advise undergraduate or graduate students. Santa Barbara is a vibrant city with excellent weather allowing for year-round outdoor activities.

Candidates are expected to be willing to take on new projects, work independently, learn new skills, and contribute positively to departmental culture.

The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service as appropriate to the position.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Applicants must have completed all requirements for Ph.D. (or equivalent), except the dissertation, at the time of application. The Ph.D. is expected to be in the fields of Physics, Astronomy, or closely related field.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

The candidate must have received their Ph.D. in the fields of Physics, Astronomy, or closely related field by the time the appointment begins.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Please include your list of publications at the end of your CV.
• Statement of Research - Your Statement of Research must include your current and future research interests.

Reference requirements

• 3 letters of reference required

Please enter the contact information for your references (name, email address, phone number) and then trigger a solicitation in the system for the letters of recommendation.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02906

Help contact: erickajames@ucsb.edu

About UC Santa Barbara

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, dishonesty or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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Job location

Santa Barbara, CA