Postdoctoral Researcher – Exoplanet Observations

Penn State University(6 months ago)

HybridFull TimeJunior$40,614 - $55,440 (estimated)Astronomy and Astrophysics

About this role

Penn State’s Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join Professor Renyu Hu’s group and collaborators. The position focuses on scientific analysis of JWST observations of transiting exoplanets within a strong campus exoplanet research community. This is a term appointment with an expected start in Spring 2026 (negotiable).

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Required Skills

Data Reduction
Pipeline Development
JWST
Exoplanet Science
Statistical Analysis
Spectral Analysis
Planetary Modeling
Scientific Publishing
Python
Research Collaboration

Qualifications

PhD in Physics
PhD in Astronomy
PhD in Planetary Science

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