Postdoctoral Scholar

Postdoctoral Scholar

Post Doctoral Scholar will work with Professor Scott Gaudi in the Department of Astronomy on the development and exploitation of science programs enabled by NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Galactic Bulge Time Domain Survey (Roman GBTDS). The department has a substantial institutional presence within the Roman Space Telescope program, including major participation in two Project Infrastructure Teams and two Wide Field Science Teams. Successful candidates will contribute to Roman Galactic Exoplanet Survey (RGES) science through the development of gravitational microlensing theory, analysis of Roman commissioning and early GBTDS data, support for event-analysis and planet occurrence-rate pipelines, and the publication of scientific results based on Roman exoplanet data. Responsibilities will also include contributing to conference presentations and collaborating closely with members of the Roman science community. In addition, successful applicants will be expected to contribute positively to the department's research environment and mentor junior researchers within both the immediate research group and the broader astronomy department.

Qualifications: Doctoral degree in Ph.D. in Astronomy, Astrophysics, or a closely related field by the time of hire. Candidates should have strong scientific programming skills using modern languages such as Python or C++. Expertise in statistical analysis, machine learning, and data-driven modeling applied to large astronomical datasets and time-domain surveys is highly desirable. Although experience with microlensing and transit exoplanet searches is advantageous, applicants with demonstrated expertise in time-domain astronomy, gravitational lensing, large-scale Galactic surveys, or synthetic Milky Way population modeling are also strongly encouraged to apply.

The target hiring range is $65,000-$68,000. The actual salary will fall within this range based on internal equity, the candidate's qualifications and available funding. The position is for up to 3 years with an expected start date in Fall 2026. The position will be based on the OSU main campus in Columbus, Ohio, USA.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Applying before September 1, 2026 is strongly recommended. Applications should include: A cover letter which includes a motivation for applying for the position, and the names, institutions, and email addresses of at least three individuals who can provide recommendation letters upon request. A curriculum vitae. A list of research publications (either separately or as part of the CV). A brief description (3 pages maximum) of past and proposed future research. We strongly prefer that these be provided as a single PDF document with the elements given in the order listed above. Within the application system, we recommend that applicants: Skip "Autofill with Resume" and choose "Apply Manually." Answer only the required questions. Upload your documents under the "My Experience" section.

Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to Scott Gaudi (), but all application materials must be submitted through the application system. Applications sent directly will not be accepted.