Postdoctoral Researcher — Galaxy Redshift Survey & ML

TopSciNet; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid holidays

Medical plans

Dental plans

Pharmacy plans

HSAs

Disability Insurance

Wellbeing programs

Professional development

Job summary

University of Minnesota invites a Postdoctoral Associate to advance the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's Galaxy Redshift Survey. The role emphasizes end-to-end simulations, mock catalogs, program optimization, and handling systematics.

The candidate will publish results, mentor graduate students, and collaborate with IPAC Caltech, with a two-year, grant-funded appointment and potential renewal.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in large-scale data science and machine learning applications.
• Proven leadership in coordinating research groups and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• 50% - Support simulation development and catalog preparation for the Roman GRS project.
• 30% - Conduct independent astrophysics research and mentor students.
• 20% - Engage in dissemination, meetings, and project reporting.

Skills

Data science

Machine learning

Leadership

Mentoring

Independent work

Education

PhD in Physics/Astronomy

Job description

University of Minnesota invites a Postdoctoral Associate to advance the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's Galaxy Redshift Survey. The role emphasizes end-to-end simulations, mock catalogs, program optimization, and handling systematics.

The candidate will publish results, mentor graduate students, and collaborate with IPAC Caltech, with a two-year, grant-funded appointment and potential renewal.