Position Summary: 

The department of Steward Observatory seeks to fill the position of a KASI-Arizona Joint Postdoctoral Fellowship for Advanced Study in Astronomy and Astrophysics. 

The duration of the Program shall be four years, beginning with two years at Steward Observatory, followed by two years at KASI (Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute) in Daejeon, Korea. The Fellow will move to KASI at the beginning of third year in the Program, with relocation support covered by the program, subject to KASI rules. 

This postdoctoral fellowship provides an opportunity for an exceptional recent Ph.D. recipient to pursue a program of research in any area of theoretical or observational astronomy or astrophysics. Preference will be given to proposed research activities that promote collaboration between KASI and Steward Observatory. Applicants are required to identify a faculty/research staff at each institution as a mentor and to get an endorsement letter from them. This Fellow will have access to all the resources and facilities of both Parties regardless of the work place assignment during the four years. During the 4-year duration the fellow will be affiliated with both institutions, and will have access to facilities of both parties. 

While at Steward Observatory, the Fellow will receive an annual fiscal year salary of $55,000 USD, as well as benefits including health insurance for the Fellow and the accompanying dependent family members, a competitive level of research fund that covers the purchase of computer(s), travel, and related research expenses, as well as reasonable relocation expenses. While at KASI, the Fellow will be awarded an annual stipend of about 50M KRW subject to change according to KASI rules. This includes benefits, such as national health insurance for the Fellow and the accompanying dependent family members. The fellow will receive a competitive level of annual research fund (About 10M-15M KRW) that covers the Fellow's research activities.

Additional information about Steward Observatory and KASI can be found at https://www.as.arizona.edu and https://www.kasi.re.kr/eng/index. 

Candidates must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. in Astronomy or a related field within 5 years before the start date of the Fellowship. They must have demonstrated English language proficiency, and eligibility to get a visa appropriate for the Fellowship (if necessary) from both the USA and Korea. Applicants will be considered without regard to US or Korean citizenship or national origin. The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA employer -M/W/D/V. 

Contact Information for any inquiry:  egericke@email.arizona.edu (for Arizona), kgmtfellow@kasi.re.kr (for KASI)

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants must apply separately (instructions below) to the UA and KASI. A complete application for each institution requires a CV, list of publications, current and proposed research (5-page limit for research statement), names of three references, names of two prospective mentors (one at each institution), as well as three reference letters and two endorsement letters.

Submit online application to the UA: 

Go to https://uacareers.com and apply for Job Posting #xxxxxxxx.

Email electronic application to KASI: 

1) In a single PDF, email your CV, list of publications, current and proposed research (5-page limit for research statement), names of three references, and the names of a prospect mentor at KASI and the UA to: kgmtfellow@kasi.re.kr.

2) Ask your references to email their reference letters in PDF to kgmtfellow@kasi.re.kr.

3) Ask your prospective mentors to email their endorsement letters in PDF to kgmtfellow@kasi.re.kr.

Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) is a government-funded research institute located in Daejeon, Republic of Korea. We conduct front-line research in various fields of astronomy, astrophysics and space science. Furthermore, KASI develops astronomical instruments and operates facilities in Korea as well as overseas. We are currently searching for creative and outstanding staff scientists.

The Applications should be submitted by 2018-9-7 (15:00 KST) at 

https://www.kasi.re.kr/kor/recruitApply/recruitConfirm/2018010%20/10634

○ The Areas of Recruitment

 ▶ G1 : Optical Astronomy (Variable Objects Research)

 ▶ G2 : Optical Astronomy (Extragalactic Astronomy Research)

 ▶ G3 : Radio Astronomy (Radio Astronomy Research)

 ▶ G4 : Theoretical Astronomy (Gravitational Wave Research)

 ▶ G5 : Research Development and Operation of Large Telescopes 

○ Schedule for the Selection Process

 ① Document review (Preliminary Selection) : 2018-09-10(Mon.) ~ 2018-09-21(Fri.)

 ② Presentation(Secondary Selection) : 2018-10-15(Mon.) ~ 2018-10-19(Fri.)

 ③ Comprehensive Interview(Final Selection) : 2018-10-29(Mon.) ~ 2018-11-02(Fri.)

 ※ The result of each selection process will be informed to the applicants through e-mail.

 ※ Presentation about the Research

    - About the past research achievements and future research plan (PPT 10~15 pages)

    - Duration: 30 minutes including 20 minutes of presentation, 10 minutes of Q&A

     (This will be adjusted by the number of successful applicants.)

    - For foreigners abroad, the presentation and interview will be conducted via Skype.

 ※ Employment date: December 1, 2018

o Depending on the results of CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK of applicants from their own countries, the ineligible applicant’s employment will be nullified.

o If a false information is found in the submitted documents, your employment will be canceled.

o The position and salary of the successful applicants is evaluated by the internal rules of KASI.

I. Introduction

KASI-York Fellowship Program (KYFP) is one of the joint research projects under a collaboration agreement for achieving shared goals in the field of astronomy, astrophysics and space science between Korea Astronomy and Space Institute (KASI), a national research institute of Republic of Korea dedicated to astronomy and related research, and the Centre for Research in Earth and Space Science (CRESS), Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, an university incorporated under The York University Act, 1965.  

With the support of KASI, Lassonde School of Engineering and Faculty of Science, York University, KYFP Program is offered to prominent scholars at the postdoctoral level to enhance their further research. The KYPF Program is in particular aimed at researchers in the areas of (but not limited to) space weather, planetary science, space payload development, and space engineering. 

Each candidate is expected to work equal time at each institution with a minimum of one year of his or her tenure at the York University and the remaining period at KASI.

II. Eligibility Requirement 

KASI-York Fellowship Program applicants can be of any nationality and must have obtained their Ph.D. in Earth Science, Atmospheric Science, Physics, Astronomy, Space Science, and Space Engineering, or equivalent degree in the related fields.

Applicants must demonstrate his/her strong publication record in relevant prestigious journals and have sufficient conversational ability in English to prevent difficulties during their fellowship periods. The selection process will include an interview during which the candidate’s ability to converse in English will be tested. We reserve the right to request additional English proficiency testing as needed.

III. Duration of Fellowship 

KASI-York Fellowship Program can be on a 1 or 2-year appointment basis, with a possible extension up to a total of 3 years, which shall be determined by an evaluation of his or her research performance before the end of the contracted period. 

IV. Application Procedure 

Applicants should obtain and read carefully the KASI-York Fellowship Program announcement linked in an e-file at icapadmin@kasi.re.kr. Applications should be submitted by email. Regarding questions related to potential research projects for KYFP, we encourage applicants to contact principal researchers: 

  - Dr. Young-Jun Choi (yjchoi@kasi.re.kr), Director of Space Science Division, KASI

  - Dr. Gunho Sohn (gsohn@yorku.ca), ESSE Department, York University

All application documents must be submitted by August 31st, 2018.

V. Required Documents for Application

 - Curriculum vitae

 - Brief summary of past research or instrumentation experience (1 pg max)

 - Detailed future research plan, including objectives, purpose, methodology, content of research, research schedule and expecting research findings (3 pg max) 

 - Full list of publications, including detailed information for each

 - A minimum of three letters of reference 

 - List of potential York and KASI supervisors for the fellowship

Note that application documents should be in pdf format, and should be submitted through an email appointed by KASI-York Fellowship Program.

 - All documents must be typewritten in English. Documents written in any language other than English are not accepted. 

 - Submitted applications which are not satisfactory due to an omission of any required documents, accidentally or deliberately, will be automatically rejected. 

 - KASI-York Fellowship Program reserves the right to request additional documents if necessary. 

 - All documents received will become the property of the KASI-York Fellowship Program and will not be returned to applicants. 

 - All applications received will be acknowledged by KASI-York University Secretariat Office. 

VI. Stipend

The annual stipend will start at $60,000 Canadian Dollars depending on qualifications and experience. 

All applicants should be aware of that financial support is solely for individuals and does not cover his/her dependent or family. 

Under no circumstances is any part of the fellowships transferable to any other persons. 

V. KASI and CRESS 

As the national research institute for astronomy since 1974, KASI has carried out research activities, especially by developing, establishing, and operating medium- and large-sized observational facilities and instruments and has laid the foundation for the advance of science. Solidifying scientific capabilities in research and on telescopes, KASI undertakes its efforts toward a higher level of the global network of research cooperation. The three research divisions (Optical Astronomy, Radio Astronomy and Space Science) and the three research centers (Center for Large Telescope, Center for Theoretical Astronomy, Center for SMEs Partnership) have been newly set up, securing spontaneous ideas and each research project and enhancing the cooperation and the flexibility of the researchers. 

KASI space weather group deals with scientific investigations of the Sun-Earth connection, thus studying the solar activity and the physics of Earth’s magnetosphere, ionosphere, and upper atmosphere by applying experimental and theoretical methods and numerical simulations. Recently, this group started new space projects. One is the small satellite mission named SNIPE (Small scale magNetospheric and Ionospheric Plasma Experiment), and the other is the development of Solar Coronagraph on the ISS (International Space Station). 

KASI planetary science group is one of leading research institutes in South Korea for Korean lunar exploration mission. For supporting this challenging space mission, KASI is developing engineering models of cutting-edge space payloads including a near-infrared spectrometer, gamma-ray, and neutron spectrometer. With these payloads, KASI is investigating the presence of water ice on the Moon and physical properties on the surface of the airless body including lunar chronology, space weathering and lunar cratering. 

The Space Astronomy Group research mainly on the Cosmic Infrared backgrounds from the early universe, and Galactic interstellar medium, based on the various observational data obtained in the space. The group has successfully launched several instruments on satellite and rocket: FIMS (Far-ultraviolet Imaging Spectrograph), MIRIS (Multi-purpose IR Imaging System), CIBER (Cosmic Infrared Background Experiment), and NISS (Near-infrared Imaging Spectrometer for Star formation history). The group takes part in international space telescope projects such as MESSIER, SPHEREx, and WFIRST, to enhance group’s capability for the long-term goal of building Korean 1m-class space telescope.

More detailed information on KASI can be found: 

· Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute: https://www.kasi.re.kr/eng/index

· Space Science Division at KASI: https://www.kasi.re.kr/eng/pageView/67

The Centre for Research in Earth and Space Science (CRESS) is an interdisciplinary research unit in Lassonde School of Engineering at York University. The current areas of research cover a broad range of topics in earth and space science, from geodynamics to the study of the earth's troposphere, the stratosphere, mesosphere and thermosphere, and the earth's plasma environment. It also includes research on planetary atmospheres, on stars (including the sun), and on the interplanetary medium. CRESS is involved in numerous Canadian, NASA, and international spaceflight projects including the NASA OSIRIS-REx mission for planetary exploration and Phoenix mission to Mars. CRESS involves faculty from the Departments of Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth, and Space Science and Engineering and Physics & Astronomy. Some current highlights include: 

· The Centre for Research in Earth and Space Science (CRESS): http://www.yorku.ca/cress

· The Lassonde School of Engineering, York University: http://lassonde.yorku.ca/

IV. Potential Supervisor

The applicant should select York and KASI supervisors each.

· KASI

 - Young-Jun Choi (Space Science Division/Planetary Science Group, yjchoi@kasi.re.kr)

    Payload design for lunar mission, Planetary science

 - Jaejin Lee (Solar and Space Weather Group, jjlee@kasi.re.kr)

   Cubesat and Science Payload development, Magnetosphere and Ionosphere data analysis

 - Woong-Seob Jeong (Space Astronomy Group, jeongws@kasi.re.kr)

   Space Astronomy payload development, Optics design (ray tracing and stray light analysis), Mechanical Design (Thermal analysis and application)

 - Yeon-han Kim (Solar and Space Weather Group, yhkim@kasi.re.kr)

    ISS Coronagraph Development, Solar Physics

 · York

- Refer to CRESS members list: http://cress.info.yorku.ca/third-page/ or,

- Contact Dr. Paulina Karwowska-Desaulniers (paulina.karwowska-desaulniers@lassonde.yorku.ca) for more information 

  The Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) is a government-funded research institute located in Daejeon, Republic of Korea. We conduct front-line research in various fields of astronomy, astrophysics and space science, develop astronomical instruments and operate facilities in Korea and overseas. We are currently looking for creative and outstanding postdoctoral scientists.

ㅇ Required Documents
 ▶ A curriculum vitae
 ▶ Research achievement and plan
 ▶ 5-year Publication and project list
 ▶ More than two letters of recommendation
  * Send directly from the recommenders to hradmin@kasi.re.kr

The Applications should be submitted by 2017-12-15 (17:00 KST) via e-mail:  hradmin@kasi.re.kr. A photocopy of the diploma should be presented when the candidate joins the KASI. 

The successful candidate will be provided with the remuneration (starting from around 32,400,000 KRW(~USD 28,928 at the exchange rate in OCT. 2017/ 1:1,120)  per annum excluding severance pay) depending on qualification, research budget and financial supplement for health insurance and national pension, one-way airfare to join the KASI (economy class), and a dormitory room for single/double if needed.(dorm fees : 150,000/90,000 KRW) The KASI is committed to increasing its diversity and welcomes applications from women, minorities and people with disabilities.

1. Microlensing

The Variable Objects (VOs) group invites applications for one postdoctoral position in microlensing.
We are interested in applicants familiar with analysis of microlensing events detected by the Korea Microlensing Telescope Network (KMTNet), which is doing a 24-hour continuous observations toward the Galactic bulge using a 1.6 m wide-field telescope at each of three different sites in Chile, Australia, and South Africa. (http://kmtnet.kasi.re.kr/kmtnet/)
The position is available from March 1, 2018. The beginning date is negotiable. Provision of additional research fund is also negotiable.
The VOs group is working on various researches including exoplanets, eclipsing binaries, pulsating stars, and globular clusters. Especially, exoplanets is the most active in the group, and it is being studied through the radial velocity, transit, and microlensing. For those researches, we can use KASI instruments including BOES, LOAO, and KMTNet.
(https://www.kasi.re.kr/eng/pageView/62)
Enquiries may be addressed to: Dr. Sun-Ju Chung sjchung@kasi.re.kr

2. Radio Astronomy

The KASI radio astronomy division invites applications for a postdoctoral position. The successful applicant will work for the Korea-Japan Correlation Center (KJCC), the Korean node of the East Asian ALMA regional center (EA-ARC), or the star formation and evolution group.
The position is available from March 1, 2018, but the start date is negotiable. The research budget of 6,000,000 Korean Won (~USD 5,357) is guaranteed. Additional travel funds related to the KJCC and EA_ARC activities will be also provided.
The KJCC (http://kjcc.kasi.re.kr) is a correlation center for the VLBI data of KVN. KaVA, and East Asian VLBI Network. The successful applicant is expected to spend about 30% of his/her time to support the operation of KJCC (and KVN). The KJCC is particularly interested in candidates who are familiar with VLBI observations and data analysis.
The ALMA Group (http://alma.kasi.re.kr) is the Korean node of the EA-ARC . The group supports the Korean astronomical community for the preparation of ALMA observations, data reduction and evaluation and help-desk duty. The successful applicant should spend 50% of his/her time as a member of the node, and other 50% for his/her own research. Although preference will be given to applicant working in the area of radio astronomy, excellent applicant who could successfully conduct the supporting job description will seriously considered.
The star formation and evolution group (http://starforme.kasi.re.kr) is interested in candidates who work on evolved stars in our Galaxy. The successful applicant is expected to carry out his/her own research projects and actively collaborate with the group members. Detailed information of the group members and ongoing projects is available at the group webpage.
Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. A-Ran Lyo arl@kasi.re.kr.

3. AGN Research

Active Galactic Nuclei research group of KASI Radio Astronomy Division invites applications for two postdoctoral positions to work on AGN researches.
The starting date is 1st of March 2018. The beginning date is negotiable, but not later than 1st of September 2018. Ample financial support for research activities will be provided.
The successful candidates are encouraged to participate in the on-going researches of the groupsuch as  radio and X-ray surveys, AGN jet physics, AGN evolution, interaction with their host galaxies and clusters, or VLBI astrometry  (See http://agn.kasi.re.kr). They are  expected to suggest self-initiated researches as well.
The candidates who have research plans to utilize intensively the KVN (Korean VLBI Network, http://kvn.kasi.re.kr), KaVA (KVN and VERA Array, http://kava.kasi.re.kr) and other related facilities such as EHT  for her/his research and for the collaboration will be considered positively in evaluation.
Inquiries can be addressed to Bong Won Sohn bwsohn@kasi.re.kr

4. Solar Corona

The solar and space weather group invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow positions in corona, solar wind and CME research using solar coronagraph. For this position we call for enthusiastic and creative scientists to work on basic research in prospect of the future science to be carried out using the new coronagraph.
Those positions are available from March 1, 2018. The beginning date is negotiable. Provision of additional research fund is also negotiable.
The group is the research and   development center for science, application, and service related to the Sun   and space weather. The group is currently working to develop a solar coronagraph on International Space Station in collaboration with NASA. For the purpose of technical demonstration, stratospheric balloon experiment will be done beforehand. (http://kswrc.kasi.re.kr/)
Enquiries can be addressed to   Dr. Kyung-Suk Cho kscho@kasi.re.kr.

5. Infrared Astronomy

The space astronomy group in KASI invites applications for one postdoctoral position for the research of infrared-bright extragalaxies (especially high-redshift star-forming galaxies).
This position is available from March 1, 2018, however, the starting date is negotiable. This position is initially for two years with a possible extension of one more year, depending upon his/her research performance, mutual agreement or funding situation.
An additional research fund for travel and other expenses will be provided each year. The amount of additional research fund is also negotiable.
The space astronomy group is active in developing korean infrared space instruments (MIRIS and NISS) as well as the future candidate mission (e.g., SPHEREx). The research projects are also underway in various fields of infrared astronomy, especially in investigating the origin of Cosmic Infrared Background using two extragalactic deep surveys (North Ecliptic Pole and South Ecliptic Pole).
The postdoc will have full access to all the resources and facilities in the below. KASI resources and observing facilities include KVN, KaVA, the 14-meter Taeduk radio telescope, the 1.8-meter Bohyunsan optical telescope, the 1.0-meter Mt. Lemmon optical telescope, KMTNet (Korea Microlensing Telescope Network), ALMA through East Asia Region and the JCMT 12-meter telescope through East Asia Observatory.
Enquiries may be addressed to Dr. Woong-Seob Jeong jeongws@kasi.re.kr.

6. Planetary Science

The Planetary Science group invites successful applications for a postdoctoral   fellow position in observational/theoretical planetary science field.
Those positions are available from March 1, 2018. The beginning date is negotiable. A reasonable research fund can be provided with negotiation.
The   group is actively working on small solar system bodies, such as the Moon, asteroid and comets, by using polarimetric, photometric observations to understand their physical properties and numerical simulations to investigate their   dynamical evolutions.
Enquiries   can be addressed to Dr. Choi, Young-Jun yjchoi@kasi.re.kr. 

7. Cosmology 1

The cosmology group (working with Yong-Seon Song) invites applications for 1 postdoctoral fellow position in observational/theoretical cosmology. The selected has an opportunity to participate in both eBOSS and DESI. This position is available from anytime in 2017. The position is available from August 1
CosKASI includes Profs. Yong-Seon Song (PI), Arman Shafieloo, David Parkinson, Eric Linder (as a visiting professor), and currently 6 postdoctoral researchers, and several PhD students. The group is consistently growing and is active in various fields of cosmology including observational cosmology, primordial inflation, cosmological perturbation, large scale structure and dark energy. CosKASI participates in the major wide-deep field surveys such as SDSS4, DESI and LSST and have close connections to other KASI survey involvements including KMTnet, JCMT, ALMA and GMT. 
Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. Song, Yong-Seon ysong@kasi.re.kr.

8. Cosmology 2

For the position to work with Prof. Shafieloo, we are interested to an applicant to work on advanced statistical methods of data analysis and their applications in studying various cosmological observations. This would involve working on innovative algorithms to deal with large flow of data from future cosmological surveys (Cosmology Big Data) such as LSST. The position is available from August 1.
CosKASI includes Profs. Yong-Seon Song (PI), Arman Shafieloo, David Parkinson, Eric Linder (as a visiting professor), and currently 6 postdoctoral researchers, and several PhD students. The group is consistently growing and is active in various fields of cosmology including observational cosmology, primordial inflation, cosmological perturbation, large scale structure and dark energy. CosKASI participates in the major wide-deep field surveys such as SDSS4, DESI and LSST and have close connections to other KASI survey involvements including KMTnet, JCMT, ALMA and GMT. 
Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. Arman Shafiloo shafieloo@kasi.re.kr.

9. Cosmology 3

There are two projects with Prof. Parkinson. The first will involve developing the theoretical understanding and tools to exploit data from large-area optical spectroscopic surveys, in particular for the testing theories of dark energy and modified gravity. The position will involve planning for the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) survey. Knowledge and experience of some aspect of cosmological theory is essential. Some experience with data analysis is welcomed by not essential.
For the second position with Prof. Parkinson, the applicant will be working on cosmological data from the ASKAP-EMU (Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder Evolutionary Map of the Universe) large-area radio continuum survey, and using this data to generate data products and test and constrain cosmological models. Knowledge and experience of some aspect of cosmological theory and/or analysis is essential. Experience with radio astronomy observations and data is welcome, but not required. The position is available from August 1
CosKASI includes Profs. Yong-Seon Song (PI), Arman Shafieloo, David Parkinson, Eric Linder (as a visiting professor), and currently 6 postdoctoral researchers, and several PhD students. The group is consistently growing and is active in various fields of cosmology including observational cosmology, primordial inflation, cosmological perturbation, large scale structure and dark energy. CosKASI participates in the major wide-deep field surveys such as SDSS4, DESI and LSST and have close connections to other KASI survey involvements including KMTnet, JCMT, ALMA and GMT. 
Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. David Parkinson davidparkinson@kasi.re.kr.

10. Theoretical Astrophysics

The theoretical astrophysics group (TAG) in the Center for Theoretical Astronomy at KASI invites applications for one postdoctoral fellow position to join our group from March 1, 2018. The starting date is negotiable. The initial appointment is for 2 years, with possible extension to the third year, depending on research performance.
We are looking for excellent candidates with strong background in theoretical astrophysics or computational astrophysics. However, priority will be given to candidates with experience in one of the following topics: cosmic dust, interstellar polarization, star and planet formation, MHD simulations, or interstellar exploration. The successful candidate will work with Prof. Alex Lazarian (UW-Madison) and Dr. Thiem Hoang on the topics of mutual interests in the aforementioned areas.
We offer a competitive package of salary and benefits, and an additional research fund of ~ 8,500 USD per year will be provided. Postdoctoral fellows are also eligible to apply for their own grants from National Research Foundation.
The theoretical astrophysics group is a recently established research group in KASI. The group currently has 2 permanent researchers, 3 Junior Research Leaders, and 2 postdoc fellows. Our research focuses on the new frontiers of theoretical astrophysics and gravitational wave astrophysics, aiming to become one of the leading theoretical astrophysics groups in Republic of Korea. We work closely with observers from ALMA and JCMT groups in KASI. For more detailed information, please visit our group website http://coma.kasi.re.kr.
The Center for Theoretical Astronomy, consisting of cosmology and historical astronomy, and theoretical astrophysics groups, is an international research environment where English is usually used for academic activities, with 7 foreign members (3 permanent staffs and 4 postdoctoral fellows) from 5 different countries.
The TAG KASI has access to the High-Performance Computing Resources managed by KASI including a Linux cluster of about 1,000 cores of Xeon-CPU.
Enquiries can be addressed to Dr. Thiem Hoang thiemhoang@kasi.re.kr