CosmicAI Post Doctoral Research Associate at NSF NOIRLab

Position Overview

The National Science Foundation (NSF)-Simons CosmicAI Institute is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to research active galactic nuclei and their host galaxies at NSF NOIRLab. The fellow will perform multi-wavelength data curation and analysis, lead a project on the analysis of DESI’s photometric, imaging, and spectroscopic data, and collaborate with CosmicAI researchers to apply cutting-edge AI tools and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis project using photometry, imaging, and spectra from DESI along with model predictions to decipher evolutionary trends.
• Collaborate closely with CosmicAI team members and external partners (e.g., NSF NOIRLab, SLAC) to enhance research projects.
• Contribute to multi-wavelength data curation and analysis initiatives.
• Allocate 50% of time on institute-related research efforts (e.g., data curation and developing research workflows) and 50% on independent research.
• Engage with national and international research institutions to advance scientific discoveries.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or a related field.
• Experience with modern machine learning and deep learning techniques and software packages.
• Established record of independent research.
• Expertise in extragalactic astronomy, particularly related to active galactic nuclei and their host galaxies.
• Commitment to broadly sharing scientific findings and contributing to software development for the astronomy community.
• Proficiency working with a geographically distributed and multi-disciplinary team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with multi-wavelength astronomical data curation and analysis.
• Experience with spectroscopic data and handling very large datasets.
• Familiarity with high-performance or high throughput computing (HPC/HTC).

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Compensation: $50,000 - $73,000 annually, based on skills, qualifications, and experience.
• Benefits: Paid time off, retirement contributions, and an attractive overall benefits package.
• Access to world-class computational resources and a collaborative research environment.
• Opportunities to engage with leading national and international research institutions.