Postdoc: Binary Stars & Large Sky Surveys

1000scholars; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

California Institute of Technology in Pasadena invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholarship in Astronomy. The successful candidate will join Professor Kareem El-Badry’s group to study binary and multiple star evolution, leveraging Gaia DR4, Roman Space Telescope data, and surveys like SDSS-V, ZTF and Euclid.

Start Aug 1, 2027, for two years, renewable to a third; research funds provided; applications due Nov 10, 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong background in observational astronomy and stellar/binary astrophysics.
• Experience with large astronomical surveys and data analysis.
• Ability to develop independent research projects and collaborate with others.

Responsibilities

• Develop and pursue independent research projects in binary and multiple star evolution.
• Collaborate with the Caltech research group and other researchers.
• Prepare publications and proposals; work with Gaia DR4 / Roman Space Telescope data.

Job description

California Institute of Technology in Pasadena invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholarship in Astronomy. The successful candidate will join Professor Kareem El-Badry’s group to study binary and multiple star evolution, leveraging Gaia DR4, Roman Space Telescope data, and surveys like SDSS-V, ZTF and Euclid.

Start Aug 1, 2027, for two years, renewable to a third; research funds provided; applications due Nov 10, 2026.