Posting Description

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, Chemistry, will lead design and development of an open-source Python-based package for the prediction and analysis of spectroscopic data, primarily rotational spectra and radio astronomical observations. The package will be an overhaul and extension of a first-generation suite of codes. In consultation with stakeholders, the postdoc will synthesize an extensive (existing) collection of science and technical requirements into a development plan and roadmap, then lead those development efforts. The work will be performed in close collaboration with scientific staff at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) to identify synergies with next-generation telescopes (e.g. ALMA WSU and ngVLA) and value-added archival data products. The postdoc will be expected to devote 50% of their effort to this development process during that time, while the remaining 50% is to be used to pursue their own scientific interests. As part of the McGuire group, the postdoc will have access to several state-of-the-art microwave spectrometers, numerous large astronomical datasets, an extensive network of international collaborators, and the opportunity to mentor students and travel to meetings to present their work.