Develop and lead an independent research agenda centered on the scientific exploitation of the LBTI, SHARK-NIR, and SHARK-VIS instruments; disseminate work through publications and presentations; contribute to public-engagement opportunities. Support science observations, instrumentation and commissioning efforts, planning, data reduction, and publications related to LBTI, SHARK-NIR, and SHARK-VIS. Develop and implement research initiatives, collaborations, publications, and/or events (e.g., talks, workshops, visitor programs, etc.) as needed and relevant to research agendas. Collaborate with faculty and scholars in support of a collaborative academic environment (including organizing collaborative meetings, supervising/mentoring graduate and undergraduate students). Additional duties as assigned.