The Astronomy Department at The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for postdoctoral researchers working on cosmology and large-scale structure. We anticipate hiring for two positions; at least one will be focused on analysis and interpretation of data from HETDEX, which uses clustering traced by Lyman alpha emitting galaxies to measure the z=2.4 Hubble expansion rate to 0.9% and the angular diameter distance to 0.9%. The survey is 85% complete, with final observations in 2024.

The successful candidates will work primarily with Professors Muñoz, Boylan-Kolchin, and Gebhardt, and will join the vibrant cosmology community at UT, including the McDonald Observatory, expansive theoretical and observational efforts in cosmic-dawn science (including leadership in multiple large JWST programs), and partners in the Physics and Statistics and Data Science departments. They will also have access to the world-class supercomputing facilities of the Texas Advanced Computing Center. The appointment is for an expected period of three years (renewed yearly) with a start date as early as January 1, 2024 and no later than September 2024. Salary will be commensurate with experience.  Applications should be submitted to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/26274 , and include a cover letter, CV, list of publications, a statement of research accomplishments and plans (up to 3 pages), and 3 letters of recommendation. A PhD is required prior to the start of the appointment. Review of applications will begin on December 1st, 2023.

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