Postdoc: Time-Domain & Gravitational Wave Astrophysics

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University’s Center for Astrophysics invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral research position in time-domain astrophysics. The successful candidate will lead observations and data analysis across the electromagnetic spectrum and may focus on machine learning classification of optical transients.

Strong background in time-domain science and related software is expected. Applicants should have a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• PhD in astronomy, physics, or related fields.
• Experience with time-domain or gravitational-wave astrophysics is desirable.
• Strong observational and data-analysis skills across multiple wavelengths.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in observations and data analysis across the electromagnetic spectrum.
• Lead work on machine learning classification of optical transients.

Skills

Observational astronomy

Data analysis

Machine learning

Multi-wavelength analysis

Education

PhD in Astronomy or Physics

Tools

HST

Chandra

Magellan

MMT

Gemini

VLA

ALMA

Job description

Harvard University’s Center for Astrophysics invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral research position in time-domain astrophysics. The successful candidate will lead observations and data analysis across the electromagnetic spectrum and may focus on machine learning classification of optical transients.

Strong background in time-domain science and related software is expected. Applicants should have a Ph.D.