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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Dusty Inner Regions of AGN Interferometric Imaging University of Arizona in United States

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Postdoc

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Astronomy

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Full-time, benefits-eligible postdoctoral position at 1.0 FTE with salary according to NIH salary guidelines and dependent on experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; and access to university recreation and cultural activities.

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Dec 15, 2026

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About this position

The University of Arizona’s Steward Observatory invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral fellowship in dusty inner regions of active galactic nuclei (AGN) interferometric imaging. Based in Tucson, Arizona, the fellow will investigate the structure of AGN using infrared and Fizeau interferometric imaging from the Large Binocular Telescope.

The research will focus on interpreting recently acquired and ongoing mid-infrared interferometric observations that resolve dusty regions traditionally described as an AGN torus, as well as associated outflows and shocks. The successful candidate may develop modeling, observation, and data-reduction techniques and will work with Steve Ertel, Xiaohui Fan, and Richard Green. Researchers with strong backgrounds in related astrophysics will also be considered.

The fellow will lead an independent research agenda, publish and present results, contribute to public engagement, and collaborate with faculty and scholars. Opportunities include developing research collaborations and grant proposals, mentoring students, and using University of Arizona computational resources, including the GPU cluster. Steward Observatory provides access to major observing and computational facilities and a large postdoctoral community.

Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics, Astrophysics, or a related science by the time of hire. Preferred experience includes interferometric imaging and modeling of dust, shocks, or outflows in AGN. Start dates range from February to July 2027, with a target hire date of May 1, 2027. Applications will begin review on December 15, 2026, and the position remains open until filled.

Submit a two-page CV, a cover letter with contact details for three references, a three-page research statement, and a list of publications through the University of Arizona application portal. The position is full-time and benefits eligible, with salary based on NIH guidelines and experience.

Funding details

Full-time, benefits-eligible postdoctoral position at 1.0 FTE with salary according to NIH salary guidelines and dependent on experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; and access to university recreation and cultural activities.

What's required

Applicants must have completed all requirements for a Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics, Astrophysics, or a related science by the time of hire. Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. in Astronomy and research experience in interferometric imaging, modeling of dust, shocks, or outflows in active galactic nuclei. Application materials are a two-page CV, cover letter including contact information for three references, a three-page research statement, and a list of publications.

How to apply

Apply through the University of Arizona career portal using the direct application link. Upload a two-page CV and cover letter in the designated sections, and submit a three-page research statement and list of publications as separate additional documents. The cover letter should include contact information for three references.

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