Lead Galactic Astrophysicist - Space Telescopes & Research

Smithsonian Institution; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution seeks a senior scientist to formulate, conduct, and lead independent galactic astrophysics research using next-generation space-based observatories. You will develop comprehensive research plans and hypotheses and guide them to completion, leveraging public and proprietary data, simulations, and theoretical models.

You will build and lead a research team including postdoctoral researchers and students, mentoring their professional development and guiding proposals for

Qualifications

• Degree requirements include differential and integral calculus and 12 semester hours in astronomy and/or physics.
• Alternate: 30 semester hours of related courses in astronomy/space science/physics/mathematics/electronics with required coursework.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, conduct, and lead independent scientific research in galactic astrophysics using space-based observatories.
• Develop research plans and hypotheses and carry them through to completion.
• Lead a research team including postdocs and students; mentor their development.

Education

Degree in astronomy/physics/space science or electronics

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution seeks a senior scientist to formulate, conduct, and lead independent galactic astrophysics research using next-generation space-based observatories. You will develop comprehensive research plans and hypotheses and guide them to completion, leveraging public and proprietary data, simulations, and theoretical models.

You will build and lead a research team including postdoctoral researchers and students, mentoring their professional development and guiding proposals for