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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP, LOW-MASS STARS & BROWN DWARFS- ID# 28551 (Institute for Astronomy) - Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii; Institute for Astronomy

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Position/Title: POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP, LOW-MASS STARS & BROWN DWARFS- ID# 28551 (Institute for Astronomy)
Institution: Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii; Institute for Astronomy

Submit Resumes To:
Attention: RCUH - Human Resources
2530 Dole Street
Sakamaki Hall D-100
Honolulu, HI 96822
USA

Tel: (808)956-3100
FAX: (808)956-5022

URL1: http://www.rcuh.com
URL2: http://www.ifa.hawaii.edu
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Email Inquiries: mliu@ifa.hawaii.edu

The closing date for receipt of applications: 01/07/2009 (Application date has passed)

Job Description:

The Institute for Astronomy (IfA) at the University of Hawaii invites applications for a postdoctoral research position located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The successful candidate will collaborate with Dr. Michael Liu (mliu@ifa.hawaii.edu) on research related to low-mass stars and brown dwarfs, based on observing programs carried out with premier ground-based and space-based telescopes. Applicants with interest and experience in these areas are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will have access to optical and IR telescopes on the summit of Mauna Kea through the IfA's guaranteed share of observing time. The IfA is also the lead institution in the Pan-STARRS-1 wide-field optical telescope, scheduled to begin science operations at the start of 2009. Applicants with interests in science from multi-band, multi-epoch all-sky surveys are especially encouraged to apply.

By the starting date, candidates should have obtained a PhD degree in astronomy, physics or equivalent area relevant to the science themes described above.

The appointment is for up to three years, subject to annual performance and funding. The position is available immediately, but the start date is flexible and can be anytime in 2009. The annual salary will be approximately $56,500 per year and will include support for research activities.

Applications received by the closing date of January 7, 2009 will receive full consideration. Please submit the following: resume/CV; cover letter including Recruitment ID#; statement of research, referral source, narrative of your qualifications for position and salary history; names, phone numbers and addresses of three supervisory references and copy of degree(s)/transcripts/certificate(s). Please also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent by the closing date. You may apply online at www.rcuh.com or mail/fax your application by the closing date. If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-3100.

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