Massachusetts Institute of Technology · 4 days ago
Postdoctoral Associate
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelThe Massachusetts Institute of Technology is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in Chemistry to lead the design and development of an open-source Python-based package for predicting and analyzing spectroscopic data. The role involves synthesizing scientific and technical requirements into a development plan while collaborating with the National Radio Astronomy Observatory and pursuing individual scientific interests.
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Responsibilities
Lead design and development of an open-source Python-based package for the prediction and analysis of spectroscopic data
Synthesize an extensive collection of science and technical requirements into a development plan and roadmap
Lead development efforts in consultation with stakeholders
Collaborate with scientific staff at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory to identify synergies with next-generation telescopes and value-added archival data products
Devote 50% of effort to the development process and the remaining 50% to pursue personal scientific interests
Access state-of-the-art microwave spectrometers and large astronomical datasets
Mentor students and travel to meetings to present work
Qualification
Required
PhD in Astronomy/Astrophysics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related field
demonstrated expertise in Python
significant software development experience
Preferred
Experience with rotational spectroscopy
Experience with radio astronomy
Experience with radiative transfer calculations
Experience with machine learning
Benefits
Access to several state-of-the-art microwave spectrometers
Numerous large astronomical datasets
An extensive network of international collaborators
The opportunity to mentor students
Travel to meetings to present their work
Company
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Founded in 1861
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$1.11BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAlfred P. Sloan FoundationMassachusetts Life Sciences Center
2023-08-15Grant
2021-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2020-01-30Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
Carlos Botelho de Paula Filho
Chief Technology Officer at Center for Collective Intelligence (CCI)
Gaspare LoDuca
Vice President for Information Systems & Technology and CIO
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