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Postdoctoral Positions in Observation, 
Theory, or Instrumentation

The Academia Sinica Institute of 
Astronomy and Astrophysics (ASIAA) has openings for postdoctoral positions. 
Candidates who work in (a) Optical/IR/Radio astronomy, (b) 
Theoretical/Computational Astrophysics, or (c) Instrumentation 
(optical/IR/submillimeter) are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants 
should hold a Ph.D. degree in astronomy/astrophysics, physics, engineering or 
equivalent fields. Those who are expecting to receive a PhD degree soon can 
also apply.

ASIAA is an institute of Academia Sinica, 
the leading national research organization of Taiwan. The Institute has 
approximately 200 members. Research topics include the Solar and Exoplanetary 
Systems, Star and Planet Formation, Interstellar medium and Astrochemistry, 
Stars and Compact Objects, Galactic Dynamics, Active Galaxies, Galaxy 
Evolution, Cosmology, and Instrumentation Developments.

ASIAA has access to forefront radio 
observing facilities. ASIAA operates the SMA in collaboration with the SAO, and 
is a partner institution in the ALMA project through collaborations with East 
Asia and North America. In August 2016, ASIAA established the ASIAA CASA 
(Common Astronomy Software Applications) Development Center (ACDC). ASIAA is 
also a member of EACOA (East Asian Core Observatories Association) and has 
access to the James Clerk Maxwell Telescope. The Y.T. Lee Array on Mauna Loa is 
being modified for intensity mapping observations of CO rotational transitions. 
A retrofitted ALMA-NA prototype telescope is now being deployed to Greenland 
for submm VLBI observations of shadows of supermassive black holes and related 
sciences, as well as single-dish THz observations.

ASIAA has gained access to the CFHT, 
Subaru Telescope, and associated surveys, such as the Hyper Suprime-Cam survey 
(HSC), through participation in instrumentation developments. The TAOS-2 
project, consisting of three 1.3m telescope located at San Pedro Mártir in 
Mexico, will see first light in 2016 and conduct a survey of small objects 
beyond Neptune and other time-domain sciences. ASIAA is also an Associate 
Institutional Member of the SDSS-IV project, which is an on-going program to 
study the Milky Way, the nearby galaxy population, and large-scale structure 
with the APOGEE, MaNGA, and eBOSS surveys, respectively.

Theoretical and computational 
astrophysics is pursued in our theoretical division, TIARA (Theoretical 
Institute for Advanced Research in Astrophysics). The CHARMS initiative 
incubated by TIARA, for example, aims to develop numerical simulators to bridge 
observations and theories in fluid dynamics, chemistry, and radiative transfer.

ASIAA offers excellent research 
facilities (more details in our Home Page) and an international environment 
(~55 foreign members from 18 countries), where English is the working 
language.  We seek candidates who will 
actively participate in the Institute's projects, in particular: (1) optical/IR 
astronomers to pursue research topics related to Institute interests (e.g., 
HSC, PFS, and/or SDSS-IV); (2) radio astronomers to pursue scientific 
observations or participate in ongoing tests and software-developments with 
ALMA, SMA, VLBI or Y.T. Lee Array; (3) solar system or planetary astronomers to 
participate in the study of small objects beyond Neptune through TAOS-2; (4) 
scientists or engineers to participate in instrumentation development for 
Optical/IR telescopes or radio telescopes; or (5) scientists with backgrounds 
in astrophysics or planetary sciences to pursue topics in theoretical 
astrophysics, computational fluid dynamics, or MHD. More information on targeted 
areas of recruitment can be found at ASIAA Job Opening.

The postdoc appointments at ASIAA will 
initially be for two years, with possible extension for additional two years 
based on satisfactory performance.

Applicants should apply online and submit 
(1) a curriculum vitae, (2) publication list, (3) a summary of past and current 
research (or instrumentation experience), and (4) a plan for future research. 
Applicants are also requested to arrange three letters of recommendation to be 
submitted online at the same site. Applications submitted by or on 15 December 
2016 will receive full consideration.

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Regards,

Naomi Hirano (on behalf of the ASIAA 
postdoc selection committee)