Research Analyst (Pre-Doctoral Program), Center for Computational Astrophysics

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Flatiron Institute’s Center for Computational Astrophysics (CCA) seeks temporary full-time Research Analysts as part of its new Pre-Doctoral Program; the aim of this program is to provide graduate students from institutions worldwide the opportunity to be employed at the CCA for 5 months for the purpose of working on a research project with one or more CCA staff mentors. The program is open to individuals who are currently pursuing a PhD in astronomy, astrophysics, data science or physics.

Before applying, candidates for this position must contact one or more potential mentors. For further details about the program and a full list of mentors, please visit: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/grant/flatiron-institute-center-for-computational-astrophysics-pre-doctoral-program/

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Currently enrolled in a PhD program in astronomy, astrophysics, data science or physics

Experience

• 1-2 years of advanced course work in astronomy, physics, astrophysics, computer science or related technical discipline
• Demonstrated understanding of basic research skills

Related Skills & Other Requirements

• Knowledge of software engineering practices for working in groups, including software development life cycles, coding standards, code review and version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Expertise in algorithms and data structures and/or in computational methods
• Technical and scientific curiosity
• Professional communication skills

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• CV and publication list
• Description of previous research experience (not to exceed two pages)
• Research proposal of not more than 2 pages outlining planned work at CCA. 
• Three (3) letters of recommendation submitted confidentially by the letter writers to [email protected]. One letter must be from the applicant’s PhD supervisor and must explicitly approve the applicant’s possible participation in the Pre-Doctoral Program

When submitting your application, please read and follow the guidelines from AAS, which are available here: https://jobregister.aas.org/postdoc-application-guidelines

Deadline

• All applications must be submitted no later than May 31, 2019.

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