Stellar and Exoplanet science with the Star-Planet Activity Research CubeSat (SPARCS)

About the role

The SPARCS (Star-Planet Activity Research CubeSat) team invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to join an innovative and interdisciplinary mission at the forefront of ultraviolet (UV) astrophysics, exoplanet habitability studies, and small satellite technology and operations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze flare data and its contextualization to planet habitability
• Contribute to all aspects of the mission, including other aspects of science analysis, improvement of engineering processes, and data processing
• Participate in mentorship and leadership development programs

Requirements

• Ph.D. in astrophysics, planetary science, or a related discipline, by the beginning of the postdoctoral appointment
• Experience with time-domain astrophysics, UV or multi-wavelength photometry, stellar astrophysics, or planetary atmospheric modeling
• Expertise in astronomical data reduction pipelines, high-reliability software systems, and detector calibration is strongly valued
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work in a diverse, collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in astrophysics, planetary science, or a related discipline, by the beginning of the postdoctoral appointment

Skills

• Time-domain astrophysics
• UV or multi-wavelength photometry
• Stellar astrophysics
• Planetary atmospheric modeling
• Astronomical data reduction pipelines
• High-reliability software systems
• Detector calibration

Benefits

• Mentorship and leadership development opportunities

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