Postdoc, Observatory System — Astro AI & Instrumentation
Schmidt Sciences
14 days+
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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.
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