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Yale-NUS College is a highly selective liberal arts and science college in Singapore. Co-founded by Yale University and the National University of Singapore, the College is committed to excellence in research and teaching in a full residential programme that integrates living and learning. Its curriculum educates students in Asian and Western intellectual traditions as well as current scientific thought.

Dr. Chelsea Sharon is seeking a candidate to perform the following duties and responsibilites:

• Perform research under the supervision of Prof. Sharon on the topic of star formation in high-redshift galaxies.
• Calibration and data reduction of radio interferometric data from the VLA, ALMA, and/or other radio telescopes.
• Calibration and cross-comparisons between HST data and other multi-wavelength datasets.
• Construction of best-fit gravitational lens models and source-plane image reconstructions for strongly lensed galaxies.
• Coding analysis routines as necessary.
• Writing observing proposals to obtain additional data as necessary.
• Writing results for publication in peer-reviewed astronomy journals.
• Presentation of results at international conferences.
• Jointly supervising undergraduates in research.

Requirements

• PhD in astronomy, physics, or related subject by the start of the appointment.
• Experience working with at least one of gravitational lens modelling, radio/millimeter interferometric data, and/or HST observations (more than one is preferred).
• Knowledge related to galaxy evolution and the interstellar medium preferred, but not required.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Yale-NUS College achieves excellence through the diversity of its students, faculty, and staff and by embracing inclusivity, equity, and global engagement. We encourage applications by diverse individuals with a demonstrated commitment to these values. For more information about the College, please visit .

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COVID-19 Message

At Yale-NUS College/NUS, the health and safety of our staff and students are one of our utmost priorities, and COVID-vaccination supports our commitment to ensure the safety of our community and to make Yale-NUS/NUS as safe and welcoming as possible. Many of our roles require a significant amount of physical interactions with students/staff/public members. Even for job roles that may be performed remotely, there will be instances where on-campus presence is required.

Taking into consideration the health and well-being of our staff and students and to better protect everyone in the campus, applicants are strongly encouraged to have themselves fully COVID-19 vaccinated to secure successful employment with Yale-NUS/NUS.

Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Yale-NUS College
Department : Division of Science

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STATUS: EXPIRED

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