Dear All,
Please be informed of this post-doc position at the
University of Michigan,
Cheers,
Danielle
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Postdoctoral Research Position --Star and Planet Formation
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Department of Astronomy
830 Dennison
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1090
Phone: (734) 764-3440
Fax: (734) 763-6317
Email Inquiries: rayjay@astro.lsa.umich.edu
URL: www.astro.lsa.umich.edu
Attention: Ray Jayawardhana, Assistant Professor
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position at the
University of Michigan, starting Fall 2002. The successful candidate
will work with Prof. Ray Jayawardhana and his collaborators on
observational and analytical studies of star and planet formation, and
will be encouraged to pursue independent research on related topics.
On-going projects include mid-infrared and sub-millimeter studies of
circumstellar disk evolution, adaptive optics imaging searches for
young planets, and optical/infrared imaging and spectroscopy of young
brown dwarfs and very-low-mass objects using data from Keck, Gemini, VLT,
JCMT, OVRO and other major observatories. The successful applicant will
also have independent access to the two Magellan 6.5-meter telescopes
in Chile, the MDM 2.4-meter and 1.3-meter telescopes on Kitt Peak, the
26-meter radio telescope near Dexter, Michigan, and the department image
processing and computing network for research activities. The position is
for two years, with extension to a third year possible. The stipend is
$40,000/year, and funds for research expenses will be provided.
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a description of research
interests and plans, and a list of publications, and should arrange for
three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the above address.
The deadline for receipt of all application materials is 15 December
2001.
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