Lasker Prize Fellowship - HRC0007443

Description

The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) invites applications for the Lasker Prize Fellowship to start in Fall 2024.

The Barry M. Lasker Data Science Postdoctoral Fellowship is an STScI-funded program designed

to provide up to 3 years of support for passionate and self-motivated postdoctoral researchers

working on innovative astronomical studies involving the use or creation of one or more of the

following: large astronomical databases, massive data processing, data visualization and

discovery tools, and machine-learning algorithms. Lasker Data Science Fellowship recipients are

encouraged to explore interdisciplinary approaches to addressing the opportunities provided in

the "Big Data" era of astronomy and to take significant advantage of cloud computing such as Amazon Web Services, and the archived datasets held (or planned for ingest) at STScI, including HST, JWST, GALEX, Kepler/K2, PanSTARRS, and TESS. In particular, we encourage researchers to explore the potential offered by the upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Telescope.

The Lasker Prize Fellowship includes an annual salary of approximately $ 75,525, generous benefits, including some support for relocation, and $17,000 per year to cover research expenses. The duration of the fellowship is up to three years. Fellows are residents at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore.

Applicants are expected to hold a PhD in astronomy, physics or a related field at the time of the

commencement of the fellowship, but there are no further restrictions on the date of PhD

degree. The selection will be based on the accomplishments and proposed research of the

applicants; the impacts of covid will be considered during the selection process.

Further information about all of our fellowship opportunities can be found at

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Applicants should submit the following materials in a single pdf file

1) a cover letter (maximum 2 pages),

2) a curriculum vitae and list of publications ,

3) a research statement describing past, current and proposed research (maximum 4 pages).

References will not count toward the page limits. Strong applications will address why the applicant wishes to work at STScI, highlight synergies with STScI's goals, missions, research, and staff, and explain how holding a Lasker Prize Fellowship at STScI will support their scientific

development and career goals.

Applicants will be requested to identify three individuals who can provide letters of reference on their behalf by the application deadline. References will be contacted thru the Slideroom system to submit the letters.

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The STScI on-line application portal will be activated on Friday, August 11, 2023. Applications

received by Friday, October 6, 2023 11:59pm EDT will receive full consideration.

Candidates will be notified of the results of the selection process by late January 2024.

Fellowships will begin in the second half of 2024.

STScI occupies two sites surrounding the campus of the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) in

Baltimore, MD. It maintains close connections with the JHU Physics and Astronomy Department

and is a partner in the Pan-STARRS, LSST and SDSS V consortia. STScI values diversity and has

mentoring programs and access to annual training programs. The research environment

engages, stimulates and supports a diverse international research staff with over 120 members.

Research projects ( ~~~ ) span a wide range of topics and include

collaborations with postdoctoral researchers, research support analysts and JHU graduate

students, as well as researchers from other institutions. Researchers lead the organization of

annual workshops and symposia, and participate in the activities of the very successful office of

public outreach. Functionally, research staff members support the wider community through

calibration and characterization of current and upcoming instrumentation, development of

tools for analyses of archival holdings, and overall mission planning. Research-staff members

also help to formulate the strategic goals of the Institute.

The diversity of the STScI staff enhances the dynamic and collegial atmosphere of our scientific

community, and reflects our commitment to inclusivity in the broadest sense. Accordingly,

women, minorities, veterans, and disabled individuals are strongly encouraged to apply for this

position.

As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, STScI does not discriminate because

of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, lawful political affiliations,

veteran status, or mental or physical handicap. Veterans, disabled or wounded warriors

needing assistance with the employment process can contact us at ~~~ .

Salaries and benefits are commensurate with those of AURA member universities. Included

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, and vision;

• Vacation: Up to 5 weeks of paid vacation a year;

• Sick Leave: Up to 12 sick days a year;

• Paid Holidays: 7 regular holidays and 3 personal holidays;

• Employer-sponsored Retirement Plan: direct company contribution;

• Employee Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan;

• Flexible Work Schedules;

• Telecommuting Options Available;

• Free Parking; Flexible Spending Accounts;

• Employee Assistance Program;

• Company-paid Life, Short-term Disability, and Long-term Disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)