Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship, Hilo, Hawaii (Job Code SCI903TO) Deadline: November 30, 2006 Contact: Dr. Inger Jørgensen, Gemini-North Head of Science Operations or Dr. Michael West, Gemini-South Head of Science Operations Email: ijorgensen@gemini. edu or mwest@gemini. edu Website: www.gemini.edu/ jobs. Applications are invited for post-doctoral research fellow position. The post-doctoral fellow will work on the Gemini/Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Galaxy Cluster Project, a large international project using HST and the Gemini Telescopes to study galaxy evolution during half the age of the Universe. The project uses two-dimensional photometry from HST, ground-based multi-color photometry, and high signal-to-noise optical spectroscopy for large samples of cluster galaxies to study galaxy evolution in dense environments over red shift range between zero and one. The position is initially funded for one year with additional years contingent on performance and continued funding. We currently expect the position will be funded for three years. The post-doctoral fellow will be a member of the Gemini science team and from the second year also be involved in Gemini Observatory support work. Through their work at Gemini Observatory, the Gemini science team is committed to participating in and enabling a better understanding of the Universe. Members of the Gemini science team participate actively in the main activities of Gemini: · direct support executing scientific observations at telescopes; · scientific support of the operation of the telescope and its sub-systems, facility and instrumentation; and · active participation in scientific life of observatory through a strong personal research program and collaborative initiatives with other science staff. A Ph.D. in astronomy, astrophysics or a closely related discipline is required. Applicants should have a strong background in observational extra-galactic astronomy. A proven research ability, evidence of research potential, the ability to work both independently and cooperatively with others, and demonstrated written and oral communication skills are highly desirable. Experience working with optical data would also be an advantage.