Postdoc, Observatory System — Astro AI & Instrumentation

Schmidt Sciences; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support for travel and conference attendance

Access to advanced AI and data resources

Job summary

Schmidt Sciences in Baltimore is inviting applications for the Postdoctoral Fellows program. This prestigious role, set within the Schmidt Observatory System, calls for early-career scientists to engage in groundbreaking astrophysical research. Selected candidates will contribute to system performance, develop crucial simulations, and produce scientific publications. With a salary range of $100,000 - $130,000, the position supports collaboration across various disciplines and offers professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated research excellence with a strong publication record.
• Ability to connect scientific questions with technical implementation.
• Experience with instrumentation, observations, or observatory-scale systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to system-level analyses for observatory performance.
• Develop simulations and tools for scientific yield predictions.
• Produce technical reports and peer-reviewed publications.

Skills

Technical expertise in instrumentation

Strong communication skills

Collaboration skills

Interest in system-level problems

Education

Ph.D. in Astronomy & Astrophysics, Physics, or related field

Tools

AI/ML approaches

Scientific software development

Job description

Schmidt Sciences in Baltimore is inviting applications for the Postdoctoral Fellows program. This prestigious role, set within the Schmidt Observatory System, calls for early-career scientists to engage in groundbreaking astrophysical research. Selected candidates will contribute to system performance, develop crucial simulations, and produce scientific publications. With a salary range of $100,000 - $130,000, the position supports collaboration across various disciplines and offers professional development opportunities.