Postdoctoral Scholar - Astrophysics - Department of Astronomy

Position overview

Salary range:
The UC postdoc salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level at appointment. A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,344-$75,000.

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start:
Summer 2026

Position duration:
The initial appointment is for two years with the possibility of an extension based on performance and the availability of funding.

Open date:
January 16, 2026

Next review date:
Friday, Jan 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date:
Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Professor Daniel Stark's research group is located in the Astronomy Department at UC Berkeley. The group studies galaxies at high redshift (and analogs in the local universe) with observational facilities including JWST, Keck, HST, and ALMA.

The successful applicant will work with Professor Daniel Stark on observational projects associated with galaxy formation and reionization using data from JWST, Keck, and ALMA. In particular, the successful applicant will:

• Research the reduction and analysis of observations of galaxies with a variety of facilities (i.e., JWST, Keck).
• Write first author and co-author publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Help design future observational programs with JWST, Keck, and other facilities.
• Attend professional conferences on relevant topics and give talks on research done in collaboration with Professor Stark.

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Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• PhD or equivalent international degree, or enrolled in a PhD or equivalent international degree granting program.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

• PhD or equivalent international degree.
• No more than three years of post‑degree research experience.

Preferred qualifications

• A PhD or equivalent international degree in Astronomy or Astrophysics.
• Experience in high redshift galaxy spectroscopy with JWST and Keck.
• Experience in Lyman‑alpha spectroscopy.
• Experience in imaging analysis and galaxy SED fitting with JWST.
• Broad background in related fields.

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter.
• Statement of Research.
• Publication list.

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only).

Apply link: /JPF
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