Cosmology Data-Analysis Postdoc Fellow

University of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

The University of Arizona invites applications for multiple Postdoctoral Research Associate positions in the Arizona Cosmology Lab within Steward Observatory. Fellows pursue independent cosmology research, spanning theory, simulations, and data analysis across major surveys, with strong mentorship and opportunities to co-advise students.

Start dates range Aug–Oct 2027. Benefits include comprehensive health plans and tuition support for eligible family members, with a salary aligned to NIH

Qualifications

• Must have completed all PhD requirements by time of hire.
• Experience in cosmological data analysis and modeling is preferred.
• Familiarity with current and upcoming surveys or experiments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in cosmological data analysis across ongoing surveys.
• Develop theoretical and computational studies of large-scale structure.
• Develop line intensity mapping and cross-correlations with galaxy and CMB surveys.
• Contribute to research under mentorship and collaborate with graduate students.

Skills

Independent research

Data analysis

Numerical modeling

Machine-learning methods

Education

PhD in Astronomy/Physics/Astrophysics

Tools

SPHEREx

Roman ST

LSST

GW astrophysics

Job description

The University of Arizona invites applications for multiple Postdoctoral Research Associate positions in the Arizona Cosmology Lab within Steward Observatory. Fellows pursue independent cosmology research, spanning theory, simulations, and data analysis across major surveys, with strong mentorship and opportunities to co-advise students.

Start dates range Aug–Oct 2027. Benefits include comprehensive health plans and tuition support for eligible family members, with a salary aligned to NIH