Postdoctoral Fellow — Solar System Science & NEOs

Las Cumbres Observatory (LCO); Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health insurance

Paid time off

Travel support

Job summary

Las Cumbres Observatory (LCO) is offering a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Solar System Science based in Goleta, California. The selected candidate will specialize in Near‑Earth Objects and collaborate on major projects like NASA’s DART and ESA’s Hera.

This two‑year position, with a likely extension, offers a starting salary of $75,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and be experienced in astronomical software development, preferably with Python.

Qualifications

• Conduct observational and data‑analysis research in Solar System science.
• Collaborate with Solar System science group and related teams.
• Develop software tools for research support.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience with LCO’s global telescope network.
• Contribute to NASA’s DART and ESA’s Hera missions.
• Present results at conferences and contribute to publications.

Skills

Astronomical software development

Research in Solar System studies

Experience with Python

Education

Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or a related discipline

Tools

LCO's TOM Toolkit

Job description

Las Cumbres Observatory (LCO) is offering a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Solar System Science based in Goleta, California. The selected candidate will specialize in Near‑Earth Objects and collaborate on major projects like NASA’s DART and ESA’s Hera.

This two‑year position, with a likely extension, offers a starting salary of $75,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and be experienced in astronomical software development, preferably with Python.