Postdoctoral Scholar - Astrophysics - Department of Astronomy

Position Overview

Salary range:
The UC postdoc salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level  the following table for the current salary scale for this position: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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
Most recent review date:
Friday, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date:
Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

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.

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

A PhD or equivalent international degree in Astronomy or Astrophysics.
Experience in:

• High redshift galaxy spectroscopy with JWST and Keck.
• Lyman alpha spectroscopy.
• Imaging analysis and galaxy SED fitting with JWST.
• Broad background in related fields.

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated CV.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Publication list.

• 3 required (contact information only).

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• APM - 035:
  Affiliation with lawful employment and nondiscrimination guidelines.

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