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Postdoctoral Employee - Physics/Astrophysics - Physics Department
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Postdoctoral Employee - Physics/Astrophysics - Physics Department
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Position Overview Salary range:
The UC postdoc salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level at appointment. The current minimum salary range for this position is $66,737-$74,425. Salaries above the minimum may be offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Percent time:
100%
Anticipated start:
Fall 2025
Position duration:
2 years with possibility of extension
Application Window
Open date:
August 13, 2025
Next review date:
Friday, Oct 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date:
Friday, Oct 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position Description Saul Perlmutter is Professor of Physics at UC Berkeley and Senior Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), where he is the leader of the international Supernova Cosmology Project, among other initiatives. This position will work with research scientists, engineers, and data scientists and other scholars within his academic and research communities.
We are seeking one or more applicants to develop forward modeling software and a characterization and calibration plan for a new space-based astronomical image slicing spectrograph. The goal is to create and apply a 'digital twin' of the as-built system to simulate and optimize its performance.
Key Responsibilities
Developing forward modeling software to simulate the spectrograph's behavior.
Designing and executing a characterization and calibration plan for the instrument.
Collaborating on the creation of a digital twin to mirror the physical system's performance.
Union https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/resources/employment-policies-contracts/bargaining-units/postdoctoral-scholars/contract/
Qualifications Basic qualifications
(required at time of application)
PhD or equivalent international degree, or enrolled in a PhD or equivalent international degree granting program
Additional Qualifications (required At Time Of Start)
PhD or equivalent international degree.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in physics or astrophysics field.
Strong programming skills (e.g., Python) for scientific computing and simulation.
Familiarity with machine learning (ML) techniques for optimizing models or analyzing complex datasets.
Experience with space-based instrumentation or similar high-precision systems.
Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: Optical modeling (Ray-trace optics, diffractive optics, stray light analysis), Thermal analysis (thermal emission modeling and its impact on instrument performance), Detector systems (characterization and modeling of detector readout schemes and analysis protocols), Data analysis (instrumentation data analysis software and algorithms).
Application Requirements Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Examples of relevant work
Reference Requirements
3 required (contact information only)
Apply link:
https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04996
Help contact:
krystle.bartholomew@berkeley.edu
About UC Berkeley UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service. These values are embedded in our Principles of Community. The University is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. More information is available in UC Berkeley's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and related policies.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements. Finalists may be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining misconduct. See UC policies for details.
Job location Berkeley, CA
To apply
visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04996
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Postdoctoral Employee - Physics/Astrophysics - Physics Department
role at
Inside Higher Ed
Position Overview Salary range:
The UC postdoc salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level at appointment. The current minimum salary range for this position is $66,737-$74,425. Salaries above the minimum may be offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Percent time:
100%
Anticipated start:
Fall 2025
Position duration:
2 years with possibility of extension
Application Window
Open date:
August 13, 2025
Next review date:
Friday, Oct 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date:
Friday, Oct 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position Description Saul Perlmutter is Professor of Physics at UC Berkeley and Senior Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), where he is the leader of the international Supernova Cosmology Project, among other initiatives. This position will work with research scientists, engineers, and data scientists and other scholars within his academic and research communities.
We are seeking one or more applicants to develop forward modeling software and a characterization and calibration plan for a new space-based astronomical image slicing spectrograph. The goal is to create and apply a 'digital twin' of the as-built system to simulate and optimize its performance.
Key Responsibilities
Developing forward modeling software to simulate the spectrograph's behavior.
Designing and executing a characterization and calibration plan for the instrument.
Collaborating on the creation of a digital twin to mirror the physical system's performance.
Union https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/resources/employment-policies-contracts/bargaining-units/postdoctoral-scholars/contract/
Qualifications Basic qualifications
(required at time of application)
PhD or equivalent international degree, or enrolled in a PhD or equivalent international degree granting program
Additional Qualifications (required At Time Of Start)
PhD or equivalent international degree.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in physics or astrophysics field.
Strong programming skills (e.g., Python) for scientific computing and simulation.
Familiarity with machine learning (ML) techniques for optimizing models or analyzing complex datasets.
Experience with space-based instrumentation or similar high-precision systems.
Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: Optical modeling (Ray-trace optics, diffractive optics, stray light analysis), Thermal analysis (thermal emission modeling and its impact on instrument performance), Detector systems (characterization and modeling of detector readout schemes and analysis protocols), Data analysis (instrumentation data analysis software and algorithms).
Application Requirements Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Examples of relevant work
Reference Requirements
3 required (contact information only)
Apply link:
https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04996
Help contact:
krystle.bartholomew@berkeley.edu
About UC Berkeley UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service. These values are embedded in our Principles of Community. The University is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. More information is available in UC Berkeley's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and related policies.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements. Finalists may be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining misconduct. See UC policies for details.
Job location Berkeley, CA
To apply
visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04996
Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
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