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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Steward Observatory (Multiple Positions)


Job Location:

Tucson, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 16 October 2026 (9 days ago)
Application Deadline: 13 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Postdoctoral Research Associate Steward Observatory (Multiple Positions)
Posting Numberreq27287
DepartmentSteward Observatory
Department Website Link Campus
AddressTucson 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 Arizona Cosmology Lab Fellowship (multiple hires expected).

Fellows conduct independent research in cosmological data analysis broadly spanning research in theoretical and numerical modeling of cosmological astrophysical and gravitational-wave observables; development of statistical-inference and machine-learning methods; direct analysis of current and future surveys or experiments.

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 NSFs NOIRLab.

Start dates range from August October 2027.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health dental vision and life insurance; paid vacation sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities
  • Independent Research incosmological data analysis with ongoing and future surveys (SPHEREx SimonsObservatory Rubin Observatorys LSST the Roman Space Telescope and DESI).
  • Develop theoretical and computational study of large-scale structure.
  • Develop line intensity mapping and its cross-correlations with galaxy and CMB surveys.
  • Develop science concepts in low-frequency gravitational-wave astrophysics and the connection between supermassive/massive black hole astrophysics and GW observations.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Must have completed all the requirements for Astronomy Physics Astrophysics or related science at the time ofhire.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in modeling and analysis of data from SPHEREx Roman ST and/or Rubins LSST.
  • Experience in theoretical and computational study of large-scale structure.
  • Experience in line intensity mapping and its cross-correlations with galaxy and CMB surveys.
  • Experience in low-frequency gravitational-wave astrophysics and the connection between supermassive/massive black hole astrophysics and GW observations.
FLSAExempt
Full Time/Part TimeFull Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week40
Job FTE1.0
Work CalendarFiscal
Job CategoryResearch
Benefits EligibleYes - Full Benefits
Rate of PayNIH salary guidelines Depends on Experience.
Compensation Typesalary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies4
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for CandidatesTim Eifler
Professor Astronomy

Open Date10/14/2026
Open Until FilledYes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
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