Postdoctoral position in Time-variable Astronomy

Las Cumbres Observatory Global Telescope and

University of California, Santa Barbara, Department of Physics

Apply by: December 31, 2008 for full consideration.

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Las Cumbres Observatory Global Telescope (LCOGT) seeks a postdoctoral scientist with skills in observational visible or NIR astronomy. We welcome applications from specialists in any area of time variable astronomy, but especially those with expertise in extragalactic transients such as supernovae or gamma-ray bursts. The successful candidate will have access to our growing network of robotic telescopes, and may choose to become involved in existing research projects such as the Palomar Transient Factory, the Supernova Legacy Survey, or Pan-STARRS. Additionally he or she will contribute to the overall mission of the observatory -- the establishment of a worldwide network of robotic telescopes specializing in time domain astronomy. They will also be affiliated with and have access to the observing resources of the University of California, Santa Barbara, and will also benefit from proximity to the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics. A Ph.D. in astronomy or a related discipline is required. The term of this position is 2 years, with possible extension for a third year.

LCOGT is a privately funded observatory which now operates the two 2 meter Faulkes Telescopes, one at Haleakala, Hawaii, and the other at Siding Spring, Australia. Within five years LCOGT will have a longitudinally spaced ring of 1m and 0.4m telescopes capable of robotic around-the-clock observations. The successful candidate will join the Santa Barbara staff now consisting of two staff scientists, four postdoctoral scholars, three other astronomers, and about twenty engineers and interns.

Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, and research statement, and should arrange to have three letters of reference sent to the above address. Applications complete by December 31, 2008 will receive full consideration. Las Cumbres Observatory Global Telescope Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The University of California is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to excellence through diversity.

Submission Address for Resumes/CVs:

Attention: Nan Brooks, Executive Assistant / Office Manager

Email: nbrooks@lcogt.net

Las Cumbres Observatory

6740 Cortona Dr., Ste. 102

Goleta, CA 93117

USA

Email address for inquiries: ahowell@lcogt.net

http://lcogt.net (Las Cumbres ahowell@lcogt.net)

http://www.physics.ucsb.edu (UCSB Physics)

Posted: October 23, 2008