"Rsch Pro 1-Astrphys/Cosmology - Scarlata Research"

About the Job

Job Duties

Conduct research based on spectra of Dwarf galaxies selected within the Euclid deep Field north footprint

75% Write codes to visualize data, compute physical properties of galaxies, analysis and interpretation

20% Write manuscripts documenting progress

5% Read astrophysical arXiv every week to identify papers for discussion.

Other duties of a similar scope as assigned.

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship (updated 11/20/25)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree OR a combination of education and work experience to equal at least four years

Experience in Astrophysical analysis of Euclid data

Preferred Qualifications

Python experience

About the Department

School of Physics and Astronomy

Pay and Benefits

Fixed Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour ($43,680 annually)

Time Appointment Category: 75%-100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

- Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off

- Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program

- Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

- University HSA contributions

- Disability and employer-paid life insurance

- Employee wellbeing program

- Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution

- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity

- Financial counseling services

- Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

How To Apply

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