YaleCenter for Astronomy & Astrophysics

Attn: Prof. C. Megan Urry

P.O. Box 208121

New Haven, CT 06520-8121

meg.urry@yale.edu

The Position has been filled.

Applicants are invited to apply for a post-doctoral position at the YaleCenter for Astronomy and Astrophysics to work with Dr. Meg Urry on active galaxies and the co-evolution of galaxies and black holes, as well as to pursue their independent research program. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy or related field, and experience with multiwavelength data reduction and analysis is a plus.The initial appointment is for one year beginning as soon as possible, renewable for up to 3 years depending on performance.

The new YaleCenter for Astronomy and Astrophysics offers a stimulating scientific environment, convenient to New York City and Boston.Yale faculty are involved in many extragalactic programs, including the large multiwavelength surveys MUSYC, COSMOS, GOODS and Palomar-QUEST. Yale astrophysicists have access to premier observing facilities including the WIYN and Chilean telescopes (through the Yale-Univ. de Chile collaboration).

Applicants should send their curriculum vitae, list of publications, and brief statement of research interests, accomplishments, and relevant expertise, to Prof. Meg Urry, YaleCenter for Astronomy and Astrophysics, YaleUniversity,P.O. Box 208121, New Haven, CT06520-8121, and should arrange for at least 3 letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the same address. Email applications are strongly preferred and should be sent to meg.urry@yale.edu. For further information about the position, contact Prof. Meg Urry, Director of the YaleCenter for Astronomy and Astrophysics at the above email address.

Applications that are complete byMarch 31, 2007 will receive full consideration. Yale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we particularly encourage applications from women and members of minority groups.