Postdoctoral Position – Transient and Multi-messenger Astronomy Data Science

University of Maryland College of Education

Postdoctoral researcher at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center focusing on transient and multi-messenger astrophysics. Involves technical development, observatory interface, and independent research opportunities.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeGreenbelt • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $78,400 - $83,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheCloudKafkaPythonReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the technical development of GCN
Serve as the primary interface to observatories
Help to moderate GCN Circulars and the GCN helpdesk
Shape Goddard’s multi-messenger science output
Devote approximately 40% of time to own research projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or a related field
Strong astrophysics research track record
Deep expertise in full-stack software development
Proficiency in data visualization, React, TypeScript, and Python
Experience in Apache Kafka and cloud computing is beneficial

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Research funding opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

full-stack software developmentdata visualizationReactTypeScriptPythonApache Kafkacloud computing

Certifications

Ph.D. in astronomyPh.D. in physicsPh.D. in a related field