[astro-jc] Research Astronomer at Cornell University (USA)

[Vassilis Charmandaris <vassilis@astro.cornell.edu>]

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Research Astronomer
Cornell University
Astronomy Department
Spitzer/Infrared Spectrograph Instrument Team
Ithaca, NY, USA

The Spitzer/IRS group at the Astronomy Department of Cornell University 
invites applications for Research Astronomer positions within the 
Spitzer Space Telescope (SST) Infrared Spectrograph (IRS) project (PI 
Jim Houck). Information on the Spitzer Space Telescope and the IRS can 
be found at:

	http://ssc.spitzer.caltech.edu
and
	http://isc.astro.cornell.edu/

The successful applicant(s) is expected to play a significant role in 
the analysis, interpretation and publication of the IRS Guaranteed Time 
Observing (GTO) program on the Spitzer Space Telescope (SST). For the 
first 2.5 years of the Spitzer mission the IRS team has 875 hours of 
observations using all three instruments on board Spitzer (IRAC, IRS and 
MIPS). The IRS is working extremely well and the data quality is 
outstanding. The GTO program covers a wide range of scientific topics 
from our solar system, circum-stellar disks, and ISM, to nearby 
galaxies, ULIRGs, AGN, and objects at high redshift. All observations of 
the IRS GTO program are covered by a one-year proprietary period. The 
successful applicant will actively participate in the interpretation of 
the scientific data, presentation of the results at scientific meetings 
and their publication in scientific journals.

We are interested in innovative individuals with some background in 
infrared astronomy and/or spectroscopy, who work well on group 
activities, and have the desire to see the scientific end products. A 
Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or a closely related field is required. 
Applications from both observers and theorists with relevant experience 
are welcome. We are interested in individuals who have several years of 
post-PhD research experience as well as recent graduates. The 
appointment will initially be for two years, with possible extensions up 
to the expected 5+ (five-plus) years life time of the mission. 
Candidates will also have access to Cornell operated facilities (such as 
Palomar and Arecibo observatories) and benefit from stimulating 
scientific interactions within the Department of Astronomy 
(http://www.astro.cornell.edu). Salaries will depend on experience and 
are likely to be well above average.

If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please send a copy of 
your vita, research interests and the names of three individuals who are 
willing to write reference letters to Ms Laurie McCall, Cornell 
University, 228 Space Sciences Building, Ithaca, NY 14853. Applications 
via email to lm19@cornell.edu are encouraged. For full consideration 
applications should be received before 1 March 2005, although 
applications will be reviewed up until the positions are filled.

Cornell is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
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  Vassilis Charmandaris
  Cornell University              e-mail: vassilis@astro.cornell.edu
  Astronomy Department             phone: +1 (607) 255-8967
  106 Space Sciences Bldg.          cell: +1 (607) 262-0922
  Ithaca, NY 14853                   fax: +1 (607) 255-5875
  U.S.A.                            http://astro.cornell.edu/~vassilis/
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