National Radio Astronomy Observatory is announcing Jansky Fellowship Program to
support outstanding postdoctoral scientists whose research is broadly related
to the mission and scientific goals of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory
(NRAO). International students are eligible to apply for this fellowship
program.
The NRAO Jansky
Fellowship Program provides numerous opportunities for early career scientists
to acquire a deep knowledge and u
nderstanding of the state-of-the-art in radio
astronomy and to establish themselves as innovative, independent research
scientists.
The NRAO
collaborates with the university astronomy community to develop new
instrumentation and technology and helps train the next generation of
scientists through its student, co-op, postdoctoral, and Fellowship programs. A
new data management system will soon improve every astronomer’s access to NRAO
data products for research and education.
Course
Level: Fellowships
are available to pursue postdoctoral programme.
Study
Subject:
Candidates with interests in radio astronomy techniques, instrumentation,
computation, and theory are encouraged to apply.
Scholarship
Award:
The starting salary for the 2018 Jansky Fellowship program will be 67,500 per
year for an initial two-year appointment with possible renewal for a third
year. A research budget of up to 17,000 per year is provided for travel and
computing support. Fellows are also eligible for page charge support, vacation
accrual, health insurance, and a relocation allowance. Up to $3,000 per year is
provided to non-NRAO institutions hosting a Jansky Fellow to defray local
institutional expenses.
Number of
Scholarships: Not
Known
Scholarship
can be taken in USA
(Socorro, NM, or Charlottesville, VA)
Eligibility: The following criteria must
be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:
- The
Jansky Fellowship Program supports outstanding postdoctoral scientists
whose research is broadly related to the mission and scientific goals of
the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), which operates two
world-class research facilities: the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter
Array and the Very Large Array. - As a
Jansky Fellow, you will have a unique opportunity to contribute to and
learn from the development and delivery of the largest and most capable
radio telescopes in the world. Research that employs NRAO telescopes in multi-wavelength
collaborations is encouraged. Candidates with interests in radio astronomy
techniques, instrumentation, computation, and theory are encouraged to
apply. Applicants should describe how their research or technical
interests coupled with NRAO telescopes or science. - The
NRAO Jansky Fellowship Program provides numerous opportunities for early
career scientists to acquire a deep knowledge and understanding of the
state-of-the-art in radio astronomy and to establish themselves as
innovative, independent research scientists. Jansky Fellows are encouraged
to develop research collaborations with NRAO scientific staff, scientists
at U.S. universities, and their colleagues in the international
astronomical community. An annual, multi-day NRAO Postdoctoral Symposium
fosters collaboration between Jansky Fellows and the Observatory’s
scientific staff.
Nationality:
International
students are eligible to apply for this fellowship program.
College
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirements: Applicants must have their previous degree.
English Language
Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually
required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level
required by the University.
How to
Apply:
All materials (including reference letters) must be received by 11:59 pm EDT
on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. The
Jansky Fellowship job posting is found on the NRAO Careers website
at http://jobs.jobvite.com/nrao/jobs. All applications must include a
cover letter, curriculum vitae, publications list, summary of previous and
current research, and a research proposal combined in a single PDF file. If you
wish to be appointed at a non-NRAO host institution, you must also include a
letter from the department chair that approves your research proposal and
agrees to host your Jansky Fellowship at the selected institution.
- Cover
letter:
Please specify your proposed NRAO location or non-resident host
institution, and your second choice location, which must be an NRAO site
(Socorro or Charlottesville). If you are applying for a split
fellowship as your first choice, please indicate both the NRAO location and
host institution where you propose to spend your fellowship and the
proposed fraction of the time at each location. - Research
proposal:
Your proposed area of research how it relates to NRAO’s mission, strategic
goals, observatories, and instruments. Your research proposal should
address why having a Jansky Fellowship and therefore a strong linkage to
NRAO scientists and facilities is important for achieving your research
goals, and the development of your professional skills. Your research plan
should also include a justification for your choice of hosting institution
(NRAO or US University). If you are applying for a non-resident or split
fellowship appointment, it is very important to describe how you, NRAO,
and the host institution will benefit from your appointment as a Jansky
Fellow. Your research proposal must be a maximum of four (4) pages
long, including figures and references, and formatted with 12 pt font. - Curriculum
vitae: Include a publications list, a summary of
previous and current research, awards, etc. Must be a maximum of three (3)
pages of text, including figures and references with 12 pt font. - Letter
from non-NRAO host institution: Required
for applicants applying at a non-NRAO host institution. Applications
will not be accepted for non-resident fellowships at UC Berkeley or
Caltech for the 2018 Jansky Fellowship Program. - Reference
Letters: Please arrange for letters of reference
from three individuals familiar with your scientific abilities to be
provided directly to NRAO. These letters must be received by 11:59 pm EDT
on Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Reference letters should be submitted via
email to Jansky2018-at-nrao.eduusing the file name “ApplicantName”
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that letters of reference have
been sent by their referees.
Application
Deadline:
The deadline for 2018 Jansky Fellowship Program application materials,
including letters of reference, is Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Award offers
will be made starting in early January 2018. Fellowships normally begin
in September 2018.