Lasker Data Science Postdoc Fellowship — Astronomy

Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy; Baltimore (MD); Presencial; USD 76.000 - 93.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation support

Research expenses

Descripción de la vacante

Space Telescope Science Institute (STScl) invites applications for the Lasker Data Science Prize Fellowship to begin Fall 2027 at its Baltimore campus. The three-year fellowship funds postdoctoral researchers in astronomy, astrophysics, or planetary science where data science is central to the work.

Selected Fellows receive an annual salary of about $84,875, relocation support, and $18,000 yearly for research expenses. Applicants must hold a PhD and may be asked for references during the process.

Formación

• PhD completed by start of fellowship or within the expected date of commencement.
• Strong background in astronomy, physics or related field and data-driven research

Responsabilidades

• Conduct independent research using large astronomical datasets.
• Develop and apply data science methods to astronomical problems.
• Collaborate with STScI teams to advance frontier science and publish results.

Conocimientos

Data analysis

Machine learning

Scientific programming

Educación

PhD in astronomy, physics or related field

Herramientas

Python

Descripción del empleo

Space Telescope Science Institute (STScl) invites applications for the Lasker Data Science Prize Fellowship to begin Fall 2027 at its Baltimore campus. The three-year fellowship funds postdoctoral researchers in astronomy, astrophysics, or planetary science where data science is central to the work.

Selected Fellows receive an annual salary of about $84,875, relocation support, and $18,000 yearly for research expenses. Applicants must hold a PhD and may be asked for references during the process.