Assistant Project Scientist - Department of Astronomy

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Open date:
May 27, 2026. Next review date:
Wednesday, Jun 10, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Final date:
Monday, Jun 29, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Position title:

Assistant Project Scientist.

The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. A reasonable full‑time salary estimate is $88,000-$92,200.

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January 2027.

The initial appointment is for three years with the possibility of an extension based on performance and the availability of funding.

Weisz’s research group is located in the Astronomy Department at UC Berkeley. The group consists of a research staff, postdocs, graduate and undergraduate students broadly studying the stellar populations of nearby galaxies with a variety of cutting‑edge facilities (e.g., HST, JWST, Keck). The group interfaces with various research programs at Berkeley (e.g., DESI, UVEX) and works closely with simulators and theorists to interpret results.

Under the supervision of PI Weisz, the candidate will help with preparation for the spectroscopic survey of massive stars as part of the Ultraviolet Explorer (UVEX) mission. Duties include assistance in planning observations, simulating datasets, obtaining and analyzing complementary datasets, writing up reports, contributing to publications, attending internal team meetings, and presenting results and plans to the broader community.

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• PhD in Astrophysics, Astronomy, Physics, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of post‑doc experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of massive stars and ultraviolet spectroscopy of stars and galaxies.

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated CV.
• One‑page statement of research background.

Reference requirements:

• Three letters of reference (contact information only).

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