Postdoctoral Research Position in Time-Domain Astrophysics

Postdoctoral Research Position in Time-Domain Astrophysics

Title Postdoctoral Research Position in Time-Domain Astrophysics

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School Faculty of Arts and Sciences

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Position Description

The Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian invites applications for a postdoctoral research position with Prof. Edo Berger in the areas of time-domain and gravitational wave astrophysics. The successful applicant will lead and participate in observations and data analysis across the electromagnetic spectrum, or will lead work on machine learning classification of optical transients. Applicants with previous experience in radio data analysis, optical/IR spectroscopy, space-based imaging analysis (optical/X-rays), and other time-domain science are encouraged to apply.
Resources include programs with HST , Chandra, Magellan, MMT , Gemini, VLA , and ALMA . Prof. Berger is also a senior Investigator in the NSF AI Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Interactions (
IAIFI ).

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, list of publications, and a statement of research interests and qualifications, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly.

Applications that are complete by December 4, 2026 will receive full consideration.

The position is for two years, renewable for a third year subject to funding and satisfactory performance. The nominal starting date will be September 1, 2027, but an earlier or later start is negotiable. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or equivalent, by the date of appointment.

Ph.D. in Astronomy and related fields.

$67,600 – $69,000
Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.

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