Postdoctoral Scientist-COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

AAS Job Register No. 11162
Postdoctoral Scientist
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
550 West 120th Street
Mail Code 5240
New York, New York 10027
US
Tel: (212)854-7899
FAX: (212)854-8121
Email Submission Address: arlin@astro.columbia.edu
Email Inquiries: arlin@astro.columbia.edu
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Attention: Arlin Crotts, Professor


We seek a Postdoctoral Scientist to conduct research into the variable star population and microlensing event rate in external galaxies. The work will include analysis of data from a wide-field CCD survey of M31, covering most of the stars in that galaxy. Data are being obtained at several observatories, including MDM Observatory, of which Columbia controls a 25% share. The successful applicant will have access to MDM for this and other projects, and will be free to devote 50% of his/her time to individual research including unrelated topics. Duties will include observing and pipeline data reductions as well as analysis and interpretation. This position is available for one year with the possible extension to up to three years, starting in mid-to-late 2000. Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, summary of research, and three letters of reference by March 31, 2000 to the address above, although consideration of applications will begin immediately. Further information can be found at the website http://www.astro.columbia.edu/~arlin/postdoc.html Columbia University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Description (under construction) of M31 microlensing program.