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Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy · 1 week ago

CosmicAI Post Doctoral Research Associate at NSF NOIRLab

Tucson, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$50K/yr - $73K/yr

The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to conduct research on active galactic nuclei and their host galaxies at the NSF NOIRLab. The fellow will engage in multi-wavelength data curation and analysis, collaborating with CosmicAI researchers to apply advanced AI methodologies in astronomy.

Non Profit

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct research on active galactic nuclei and their host galaxies

Contribute to multi-wavelength data curation and analysis

Collaborate with CosmicAI researchers to facilitate the application of cutting-edge AI tools and methodologies

Lead a project on the analysis of data spanning photometry, images, and spectra from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) as well as model predictions to decipher evolutionary trends of active galactic nuclei and/or their host galaxies

Spend 50% of time on institute-related research efforts and 50% on independent research

Collaborate with major Department of Energy-funded scientific AI initiatives

Qualification

Machine learning techniquesExtragalactic astronomy expertiseData curationAnalysisHigh-performance computingSpectroscopic data experienceIndependent research recordCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

You have a PhD in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or a related field

Experience with modern machine learning / deep learning techniques and software packages

Established record of independent research

Research expertise in extragalactic astronomy such as active galactic nuclei and/or their host galaxies

Committed to broadly sharing scientific findings and software development with the astronomy community

Proficiency working with a geographically distributed, multi-disciplinary team

Excellent communication skills, including both presentations and writing scientific papers

Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time

Occasional need to move about inside the office environment to access files, office tools, attendance in a meeting room, etc

Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity tools that require fine motor skills, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc

May occasionally need to position self to maintain computer and related tools

Seldomly needed to move objects up to 10 pounds

Constant communication with other individuals. Must be able to discern and exchange information as appropriate to the situation

Constant need to distinguish, discern, and identify a variety of objects and fine details with accuracy

Some travel may be necessary in or outside the contiguous United States including travel to the various observatory sites (Arizona, Chile and Hawai`i)

Occasional work at high elevation summit sites may be required (summit elevations range from 6,800 feet to 14,000 feet)

Applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled technology as defined by U.S. law