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Title	Postdoctoral Research Position in Time-Domain Astrophysics
School	Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Department/Area	Harvard College Observatory
Position Description	The Center for Astrophysics \| Harvard & Smithsonian invites applications for a postdoctoral research position with Prof. Edo Berger in the areas of time-domain and gravitational wave astrophysics. The successful applicant will lead and participate in observations and data analysis across the electromagnetic spectrum, or will lead work on machine learning classification of optical transients. Applicants with previous experience in radio data analysis, optical/IR spectroscopy, space-based imaging analysis (optical/X-rays), and other time-domain science are encouraged to apply. Resources include programs with HST, Chandra, Magellan, MMT, Gemini, VLA, and ALMA. Prof. Berger is also a senior Investigator in the NSF AI Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Interactions (IAIFI). Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, list of publications, and a statement of research interests and qualifications, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly. Applications that are complete by December 4, 2026 will receive full consideration. The position is for two years, renewable for a third year subject to funding and satisfactory performance. The nominal starting date will be September 1, 2027, but an earlier or later start is negotiable. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or equivalent, by the date of appointment.
Basic Qualifications	Ph.D. in Astronomy and related fields.
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Special Instructions	To apply, please submit: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae List of Publications Combined statement on research interests and qualifications. Three (3) letters of recommendation. Applications that are complete by December 4, 2026will receive full consideration.
Contact Information	Edo Berger
Contact Email	eberger@cfa.harvard.edu
Salary Range	$67,600 – $69,000 Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.
Minimum Number of References Required	3
Maximum Number of References Allowed	3
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