PostdoctoralActive — Accepting ApplicationsAstrophysics

Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Stellar Populations / Evolution of Galaxies / Artificial Intelligence

Aeronautics Technological Institute (ITA)

São José dos Campos, Brazil

Apply by Nov 2, 2026

Job Description

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 February 2027, or earlier if needed. Apply by 2 November 2026 with a CV, publication list and research-interest statement; two recommendation letters must be sent directly by referees as described on the official advertisement.

Requirements

  • PhD in astronomy
  • physics
  • computer science
  • data science or a related subject
  • AI or machine-learning experience in data analysis
  • scientific programming and computational research
  • interdisciplinary teamwork
  • availability to work on-site at ITA. Spectroscopy
  • stellar populations
  • Python
  • reproducible research and HPC are advantages.

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