Database Manager for YSOC

Job Summary

The database manager will have full responsibility for maintaining, updating, and upgrading a comprehensive database of young stellar objects, star forming regions, moving groups, and benchmark open clusters in the nearby Milky Way. There is also opportunity for related collaborative research projects.

• Ph.D. degree in astronomy
• Must be knowledgeable and experienced in the fields of young stellar objects and star formation in the Milky World, and deeply familiar with the body of relevant astronomical literature
• Must have working knowledge of the Astrophysics Data System (ADS), Vizier, SIMBAD, and the tabular archiving practices of the primary journals in the field
• Must be able to parse, sort, and organize large amounts of tabular information
• Must have proficiency in the Python programming language including API query practices
• Must be able to work independently and collaborate effectively with the PI

• Experience with codebase management
• Familiarity with and proficiency in SQL databases and Django

• CV

$69,100 - $80,000 Per Year

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time.

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