Astrophysics jobs

The University of Cambridge's Handley Lab seeks a researcher to connect fundamental theories with cosmological and astrophysical observations using AI-assisted scientific software and GPU-accelerated inference. The role includes developing physical predictions, Bayesian methods including nested sampling, publishing research and shaping an independent…

The four-year Chile fellowship combines independent astrophysics research with observatory duties at Paranal or ALMA during the first three years. The fourth year is dedicated to research and can be hosted at an eligible institution. Observational, theoretical and computational astrophysicists can apply. Applicants must obtain their PhD in astronomy,…

The three-year Garching fellowship combines independent astrophysics research with functional work for 25% of the fellow’s time. Observational, theoretical and computational astrophysicists can apply. Applicants must obtain their PhD in astronomy, physics or a related discipline before 1 November 2027. Applications close on 15 October 2026; Europe and Chile…

An ESO studentship in Garching, Germany supports six months to two years of research within an existing doctoral programme in astronomy or a related field. Applicants develop the project jointly with an ESO supervisor and their home-institute supervisor. The October round closes on 20 October 2026, including reference letters, and normally leads to a start…

The NASA Hubble Fellowship Program supports independent research in astronomy, physics and related disciplines at eligible US host institutions. Support includes salary and benefits for up to three years and an allowance for research and travel. Applications for the 2027 class are open until 28 October 2026 at 19:00 EDT (23:00 UTC); reference letters are…

The Jansky Fellowship supports independent early-career research connected to NRAO facilities, including radio and multiwavelength science, theory, computation and instrumentation. Appointments last two to three years at NRAO/GBO sites; justified split or non-resident appointments at eligible US universities may be considered. Applications close on 28…

The FICOSS-AI project will develop an open-source pipeline integrating astrophysical models, spectral diagnostics and AI to study stellar populations and galaxy evolution. The fellow will combine machine learning, population-synthesis models and spectral-analysis tools, contribute to publications and mentor students technically. The expected start is 1…

The University of São Paulo's High Energy and Plasma Astrophysics group seeks a postdoctoral fellow to develop realistic simulations and reconstruction pipelines for double-layer water Cherenkov detector designs for the Southern Wide-field Gamma-ray Observatory. The researcher will quantify detector performance and develop the joint SWGO-CTAO science case…