Science Support Analysts

Space Telescope Science Institute•Baltimore, MD

3h•$68,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Share in the thrill of space exploration and join our team! The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) has openings for Science Support Analysts in our Instruments Division. This is a phenomenal opportunity for early career candidates to launch a stable long-term career in astronomy. We welcome you to apply if you have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant fields. The level of seniority will be decided based on level of expertise and relevance to the needs of the position. As a Science Support Analyst, you will work on a team to support the operations of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). You will be responsible for reducing and analyzing calibration data for astronomical instruments (e.g. cameras, spectrographs, coronagraphs) to optimize the scientific output of our space telescopes. You will provide user support to our worldwide community of researchers on various aspects of observation planning and data analysis. You can also get involved in groundbreaking astronomical research by supporting projects led by our science staff (at the ~20% level and prior approval from your management).

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in astronomy, physics, astrophysics, planetary science, mathematics, computer science, aerospace engineering, or related fields.
Experience in one or more of the following areas: astronomical data calibration and reduction (e.g., imaging, spectra, catalogs), scientific instrumentation, optics, astronomical observatory operations, astronomical research, statistical analysis, scientific programming (especially in python), software engineering, and development of astronomical software packages.
Dedicated, hardworking, eager to learn, and can work with minimum supervision.
Seek additional training to grow professionally.
Willingness to contribute to state of the art astronomy in a work environment that respects and relies upon its talented, multi-faceted workforce.

Responsibilities

Reducing and analyzing calibration data for astronomical instruments (e.g. cameras, spectrographs, coronagraphs) to optimize the scientific output of our space telescopes.
Providing user support to our worldwide community of researchers on various aspects of observation planning and data analysis.
Supporting projects led by our science staff in groundbreaking astronomical research (at the ~20% level and prior approval from your management).