Job Description

Job Summary

The University of Michigan has an available position of Research Computer Specialist in Ann Arbor, MI. Qualified candidates should e-mail resume & verification of reqs. to Jennifer Durr, HR Generalist, at [email protected].

Responsibilities*

Study dynamics of small body populations in our solar system.

Design & conduct astronomical experiments to detect, track, & characterize Kuiper belt objects.

Develop, maintain, & operate software pipelines to process data from astronomical images.

Perform scientific programming using Python computer language.

Collaborate on funding proposals.

Publish results of research in peer-reviewed journals.

Present results at professional meetings. 

Required Qualifications*

Position requires a Bachelor's degree in Astrophysics or Astronomy & 24 months experience as a Researcher in Astrophysics &/or Astronomy. Position also requires:

1) Exp. must include 24 mos. exp. planning & conducting observations leading to discovery & characterization of small body populations in our solar system

2) Exp. must include 24 mos. exp. performing scientific programming using Python computer language

3) Two peer-reviewed journal publications in solar system. 

Exp. reqs. may be met concurrently during the same time period. 

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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