California Institute of Technology, Physics, Mathematics & Astronomy Division

Position ID:

Caltech-PMA-PDCOSMO [#28418]

Position Title:

Postdoctoral position in cosmological survey science and machine learning

Position Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Location:

Pasadena, California 91125, United States of America

Subject Area:

Cosmology / Data Analysis and Interpretation

Starting Date:

2025/09/01

Salary Range:

$74,000 - $79,000

Appl Deadline:

2024/11/15 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2024/09/13, listed until 2025/03/10)

Position Description:

The Division of Physics, Mathematics, and Astronomy at the California Institute of Technology seeks recent PhD scientists for a postdoctoral position in cosmological survey science and machine learning in Professor Kimmy Wu’s group. Candidates should have or expect to receive a Ph.D. in astrophysics or physics prior to starting their appointment. Experience in joint analysis of cosmic microwave background (CMB) data with other surveys (e.g. photometric, spectroscopic, line intensity mapping) and/or machine learning in the context of survey science/field-level inference will be an asset. Candidates with strong background in optical/LIM surveys or machine learning and an interest in their synergy with CMB observations are encouraged to apply. Please contact Kimmy Wu (email below) and see https://www.its.caltech.edu/~wlw/ for more information on this position.

Applications and supporting credentials must be submitted through Academic Jobs Online. Candidates should upload their:

Cover letter
Curriculum vitae including a publication list
A 3-page research statement
And arrange to have at least three letters of reference submitted online.

We encourage applicants, as a component of their research statement, to discuss their experience with or commitment to engaging in mentoring, outreach, teaching, fostering inclusive environments, or activities that diversify the field.

Applications received before November 15th will receive full consideration.

The postdoctoral position will start September 1, 2025. The duration of the position is up to three years: The initial appointment will be for one year with expected renewal for two additional years.

The salary range is $74,000 - $79,000 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, experience, qualifications, skills, education, specialty, training, and internal equity.

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. Learn more about our benefits and who is eligible.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. To read more Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) go to eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.

If you would like to request an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to the contact on the job posting.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research statement
Publication list
Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

https://www.its.caltech.edu/~wlw/

1200 E. California Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91125