Postdoctoral Fellow: Interstellar Object Research

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University’s Galileo Project invites applications for a Prize Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join Avi Loeb’s group. The one-year appointment (with possible extension) focuses on developing analyses of interstellar objects and unidentified anomalous phenomena using Vera C.

Rubin Observatory data, with access to HCO and SAO resources. Candidates should have a PhD in astronomy or physics by appointment date, and demonstrated ability to lead research, collaborate across institutes, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or equivalent.
• Strong data analysis and scientific computing skills.
• Experience leading research projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead research on interstellar objects and UAP using Rubin Observatory data.
• Collaborate with Harvard College Observatory and SAO.
• Publish findings and present at seminars.

Skills

Data analysis

Research collaboration

Scientific computing

Education

Ph.D. in astronomy/physics

Tools

Rubin Observatory data analysis

Job description

Harvard University’s Galileo Project invites applications for a Prize Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join Avi Loeb’s group. The one-year appointment (with possible extension) focuses on developing analyses of interstellar objects and unidentified anomalous phenomena using Vera C.

Rubin Observatory data, with access to HCO and SAO resources. Candidates should have a PhD in astronomy or physics by appointment date, and demonstrated ability to lead research, collaborate across institutes, and