Schmidt Observatory System Postdoctoral Fellows
Astronomy, Astrophysics, Space Science and fixed-term postdoctoral fellowship at Schmidt Sciences, Astrophysics Center
About
Schmidt Sciences is recruiting an inaugural cohort of postdoctoral fellows to help design, calibrate and operate a coordinated system of ground- and space-based observatories. Fellows will work across scientific simulation, instrument performance, AI-assisted analysis, data systems, time-domain astronomy and mission design while producing publishable research and technical tools.
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Requirements
PhD in astronomy, astrophysics, physics or a closely related field; strong research record; technical expertise in instrumentation, data systems, simulation, AI or observational astronomy; and eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled information.
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