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Postdoctoral Research Position in Extrasolar Planets
Cornell University

The Infrared Astronomy group at Cornell University invites applications for a postdoctoral position in extrasolar planets with Professor James Lloyd.

The successful applicant is expected to play a leading role in the commissioning and early science with an infrared radial velocity spectrometer, T-EDI on the Palomar 200” telescope. T-EDI is scheduled for commissioning in November 2007 and will begin a survey of M dwarfs for planets through precision radial velocity Doppler measurements. Candidates familiar with data analysis techniques, software development, radial velocity planet survey methods and externally dispersed interferometry or fourier transform spectroscopy methods are encouraged to apply.

Candidates are expected to conduct independent research and will also have access to Cornell associated facilities (such as Palomar and Arecibo observatories) and benefit from stimulating scientific interactions within the Department of Astronomy (http://www.astro.cornell.edu).

We are interested in innovative individuals with a strong background in astronomy, instrumentation, adaptive optics or interferometry. A Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or a closely related field is required. The appointment will initially be for two years, with possible extensions dependant on available funding. Competitive salary will depend on experience.

To apply, 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 by September 1, but they will be reviewed up until the positions are filled.

Cornell is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.