Apply on Employer Site

Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy · 2 weeks ago

Intern, Science

Hilo, HI

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17.20/hr - $17.20/hr

The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy is seeking a Research Intern to work on the analysis of JWST imaging data of the Coma Cluster. The intern will contribute to a project aimed at understanding dwarf galaxies and ultracompact dwarf galaxies, performing data analysis and collaborating with team members.

Non Profit

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform analysis of JWST imaging data to identify and characterize galaxies and UCD candidates

Use GALFIT and other software to derive structural parameters of galaxies

Assist in the interpretation of derived data to identify UCDs and understand their distribution and origins

Clearly document methods, code, and results for use by collaborators and future research

Communicate regularly with team members and participate in virtual or in-person meetings

Ensure compliance with AURA policies regarding research, data handling, and property management

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

AstronomyAstrophysicsData analysisGALFITPythonResearch experienceCommunication skillsTeam collaborationIndependent work

Required

Enrolled in a bachelor's program in a relevant field Astronomy, Astrophysics, or Computer Science, or have a recent Bachelor's (or higher) degree in relevant field Astronomy, Astrophysics, or Computer Science

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment

Preferred

Experience working with astronomical imaging data, particularly JWST data

Familiarity with GALFIT, Python, or other data analysis tools

Ability to manage and process large datasets

Prior research experience in galaxy morphology or photometry is a plus

Company

Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy

AURA is a consortium of 40 US institutions and 6 international affiliates that operates world-class astronomical observatories.

Founded in 1957

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://aura-astronomy.org

H1B Sponsorship

Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

Represents job field similar to this job

Trends of Total Sponsorships

2025 (13)

2024 (13)

2023 (9)

2022 (14)

2021 (10)

2020 (11)