Postdoctoral Research Position in the Galileo Project

Harvard University, United States

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Location: Cambridge, MASSACHUSETTS
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Title Postdoctoral Research Position in the Galileo Project
School Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area Harvard College Observatory/Center for Astrophysics
Position Description
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position with Professor Avi Loeb at Harvard University, head of The Galileo Project. The successful candidate will lead research on the search for extraterrestrial techno signatures and analysis of data from the Galileo Project observatories.
The successful candidate will have access to local computing facilities and will have the opportunity to interact and work with researchers in both the Harvard College Observatory (HCO) and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO). The position is for one year. The nominal starting date will be September 1, 2025, but an earlier or later start is negotiable. 
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or equivalent, by the date of appointment. 
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, list of publications, and a statement explaining research interests and qualifications, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted. 
Review of applications will begin on July 10, 2025, and applications that are complete by that date will receive full consideration.
Basic Qualifications
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or equivalent, by the date of appointment. 
Additional Qualifications
Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, list of publications, and a statement explaining research interests and qualifications, and arrange for three letters of recommendation.
The CfA hosts a strong research program in astrophysics and provides a stimulating environment. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. AAE/EOE.
Special Instructions
Letters of reference should be submitted by three “referees” and must be received by the application deadline of August 1, 2025, 18:00 EST.
Contact Information
T.J. Martin
Division Administrator
Contact Email tjmartin@cfa.harvard.edu
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are 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.
Minimum Number of References Required 2
Maximum Number of References Allowed 3
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