Harvard College Observatory Postdoctoral Research Position in The Galileo Project – Deadline 1st Aug

Technical & Research Staff
Massachusetts, USA
June 8, 2025
Full Time Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

The Harvard College Observatory, in collaboration with the Center for Astrophysics at Harvard University, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join Professor Avi Loeb’s Galileo Project. This one-year, full-time research position offers an exceptional opportunity to lead studies focused on the search for extraterrestrial technosignatures and the analysis of data from Galileo Project observatories.

While not a teaching role in the traditional sense, this position aligns with the goals of cutting-edge academic research and offers mentoring potential, relevant for professionals exploring research-centric faculty recruitment 2025 opportunities or advanced teaching positions in astrophysics.

Organization Profile

The Galileo Project, led by Professor Avi Loeb, is an innovative initiative dedicated to the systematic scientific search for evidence of extraterrestrial technological artifacts. Hosted within the Harvard College Observatory and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, it provides a collaborative environment for researchers investigating one of the most exciting frontiers in modern astrophysics.

Job Title:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Galileo Project
Employment Type: Full-Time | Fixed Term (1 Year)

Research Area:

  • Astrophysics and Extraterrestrial Technosignatures
Harvard College Observatory Postdoctoral Research Position in The Galileo Project

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead research projects under the Galileo Project.
  • Analyze observational data from multiple Galileo observatories.
  • Collaborate with astrophysics researchers at Harvard and the Smithsonian.
  • Contribute to publications and project outreach.

Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics, or a related field (required by appointment start date).
  • Demonstrated experience in observational or theoretical astrophysics.
  • Strong publication record and research communication skills.

Additional Preferences:

  • Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion in science.

Job Location:

Harvard College Observatory
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Start Date:

Nominally September 1, 2025 (negotiable)

Scale of Pay:

Competitive and commensurate with experience and Harvard guidelines

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should prepare the following documents:

  • Cover Letter highlighting relevant research experience
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • List of Publications
  • Statement of Research Interests and Qualifications
  • Three Letters of Recommendation (must be received by the deadline)
  • Click on the Apply Now button to visit the application page.
  • Contact: T.J. Martin – Division Administrator (tjmartin@cfa.harvard.edu)

Important Dates:

  • Application Review Begins: July 10, 2025
  • Final Deadline for References: August 1, 2025, 18:00 EST

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