[AAA] Postdoctoral position at the University of Toronto (fwd)

[Lydia Cidale]

Hola, les acerco información de interes.
Saludos
Lydia

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Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2025 09:14:52 +0000
From: Andrew Tkachenko <andrew.tkachenko en KULEUVEN.BE>
To: PLATOCS en LS.KULEUVEN.BE
Subject: Postdoctoral position at the University of Toronto


Dear folks,

 

Please see below the announcement for a postdoctoral position at the
University of Toronto. We strongly encourage all interested candidates to
apply before the deadline on August 31, 2025.

 

Best regards,
Andrew.

 

From: Juna Kollmeier <jak en carnegiescience.edu>
Date: Sunday, 17 August 2025 at 21:49


The University of Toronto invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher
to join the Milky Way Mapper (MWM) pipeline team within the Sloan Digital
Sky Survey V (SDSS-V). The MWM program focuses on stellar astrophysics,
binarity, and Galactic archaeology through optical and near-infrared
spectroscopy. The postdoctoral researcher will be part of an international
team operating MWM and will take responsibility for the development and
operation of key aspects of the MWM pipelines, orchestrated by the Astra
framework, for the near-infrared APOGEE and/or optical BOSS spectrographs at
Las Campanas and Apache Point Observatories.

Your responsibilities will include:

•       Develop and operate key aspects of the MWM pipelines, orchestrated
by the Astra framework, for the near-infrared APOGEE and/or optical BOSS
spectrographs at Las Campanas and Apache Point Observatories.

•       Work closely with the MWM Program Head and Astra Manager to ensure
effective communication and feedback between the Astra team and the MWM
science working groups. This feedback loop is essential for the timely and
inclusive validation of Astra data products across the full N-dimensional
space covered by the MWM science programs, and for the efficient
implementation of required changes within the Astra’s pipeline(s).

•       Coordinate with the team working on ApogeeReductions.jl and
contribute directly to its development and/or something else, depending on
whether the candidate's primary expertise is in infrared or optical
observations.

Qualifications:

●       PhD in astrophysics or a related field and be proficient in
(spectroscopic) data analysis and programming in Python
●       Familiarity with the Julia programming language and experience
working with stellar and/or Galactic astrophysics survey data are considered
assets.
●       If the candidate’s primary expertise is in APOGEE, they are
expected to join the team working on the APOGEEReductions.jl project and
actively contribute to its development.
●       Alternatively, if the candidate’s main expertise lies in optical
spectroscopy, they should take the lead in the corresponding activities, as
guided by the Astra manager.

The starting date will be October 2025. Funds will be available for travel
and other research expenses. 

Please send applications to jak en cita.utoronto.ca.

We only accept electronic submissions. Applicants will be asked to submit a
curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and arrange for three
letters of recommendation.

The deadline for applications and all letters of recommendation is August
31, 2025.

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of
belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the
interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from
Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with
disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value
applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and
inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and
expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
 
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and
proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our
values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering
commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The
University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians
with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment,
assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide
accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

Please send inquiries to Juna Kollmeier at jak en cita.utoronto.ca