Postdoctoral Research Associate - Prize Fellow in Cosmological Data Analysis
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Data Scientist
Postdoctoral Research Associate I - Prize Fellow in Cosmological Data Analysis (Multiple)
Posting Number req
24374
Department Steward Observatory
Department Website Link https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights The Arizona Cosmology Lab, a research unit of the University of Arizona (UA) Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory (SO), invites applications for the Steward Observatory Prize Fellowship in Cosmological Data Analysis at the Postdoctoral Research Associate I level (multiple hires expected). Fellows are expected to conduct independent research in cosmological data analysis with ongoing and future surveys, in particular SPHEREx, Simons Observatory, Rubin Observatory's LSST, Roman Space Telescope, and DESI.
Applicants should outline their research plans to optimally extract cosmological information using one or multiple of these datasets. Priority will be given to candidates who can connect their science to SPHEREx, Simons Observatory, and LSST. Expertise in modeling cosmological observables through analytical methods or numerical simulations, machine learning, statistical inference, and data reduction is beneficial.
As members of the Arizona Cosmology Lab, fellows will be provided with priority access to UA and national supercomputing resources, close mentorship by experienced faculty, and opportunities to co-advise graduate students and mentor undergraduates. UA offers a world‑class research environment in astrophysics with strong interdisciplinary programs across the Departments of Astronomy, Physics, Planetary Sciences, the UA Data Science Institute, UA Space Institute, and NSF's NOIRLab.
Start dates range from August to October 2026.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities- Independent research in cosmological data analysis with ongoing and future surveys (SPHEREx, Simons Observatory, Rubin Observatory's LSST, the Roman Space Telescope, and DESI).
- Must have completed all the requirements for a PhD in Astronomy, Physics, Astrophysics, or related science at the time of hire.
- Experience in cosmological data analysis with SPHEREx, LSST, SO, Roman, DESI, or similar surveys.
- Experience in statistical methods or machine learning.
- Experience in numerical simulations and complex analytical models.
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Research
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 3
Target Hire Date 8/24/2026
Contact Information for Candidates Rosie Johnson
rosiejohnson
Open Date 11/5/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
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