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Johns Hopkins University, Physics and Astronomy

Position ID:
JHU-Physics-POSTDOC1 [#30288]
Position Title: 
Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Multi-messenger Astronomy and Data Science
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Baltimore, Maryland 21218, United States of America
Subject Area: 
Physics / Physics
Appl Deadline:
2025/09/30 11:59PMhelp popup (posted 2025/07/25)
Position Description:
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Position Description

The William H. Miller III Department of Physics and Astronomy at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) invites applications for one postdoctoral fellow position to pursue research in time-domain multi-messenger astrophysics with emphasis on data science and AI. The postdoctoral fellow will lead a project focused on developing optimized strategies for observing, processing, and archiving the datasets from current and future large astronomical facilities, with emphasis on radio interferometric arrays, in the pursuit of multi-messenger transients. Key to this project will be the application of AI techniques to streamline the translation of high-level science objectives into concrete observational and computational strategies. This work will be carried out under the supervision of Professor Alessandra Corsi, in close connection with collaborators at the JHU’s Institute for Data-Intensive Engineering and Science (part of the new Data Science and AI center), and at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. 
Required qualifications are: 
  • PhD in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or a related field. 
  • Previous experience in data science, data reduction and analysis, and/or software development. 
  • Established record of independent research. Research expertise in time domain and/or multi-messenger astrophysics. 
  •  Interested in developing new capabilities for observing and data processing of multi-messenger transients with modern astronomical data systems and ML/AI models. 
Preferred qualifications include: 
  • Experience with radio interferometric observing, data processing, and imaging. 
  • Experience with modern machine learning / deep learning techniques and software packages. 
  • Experience with time-series data of astronomical transients, including gravitational wave data analysis.
  •  Experience with high-performance or high throughput computing (HPC/HTC). 
The initial appointment is for 1 year. It is anticipated that the position will be renewed annually based on satisfactory performance, for a maximum of three years. Applications will be reviewed as received, starting September 30, 2025, and will remain open until the position is filled. Applications consist of a curriculum vitae, publication list and a description of past research and future interests (maximum of 3 pages including figures and references). Applicants should also arrange to have two or three letters of reference submitted by the same date. The start date is subject to negotiation, but preference will be given to candidates who can start no later than August 2026.

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Inquiries may be sent to Professor Alessandra Corsi at acorsi2@jh.edu.

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.



Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research statement
  • Publication list
  • Two or more reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site help popup)
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
http://physics-astronomy.jhu.edu
email address
410 516-0414
 
The Johns Hopkins University
Department of Physics and Astronomy
3400 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218