Research Assistant Professor

The University of Pittsburgh Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for two full-time research scientists associated with the LINCC Frameworks program (https://www.lsstcorporation.org/lincc/frameworks), which will develop, test, and deploy scalable analysis pipelines to enable science with the Vera C. Rubin Observatory Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST). We seek computationally talented scientists with a background in astronomy who are ready to work with early adopters of these software platforms. These appointments will be made at the rank of non-tenure-stream Research Assistant Professor.

The LINCC project (a multi-institutional collaboration through the LSST Corporation) will build analysis frameworks that can store, search, analyze and annotate data of LSST-like volume and complexity. Initial implementations of these frameworks will be tested through application to precursor survey datasets. These positions at the University of Pittsburgh are part of a partnership with Carnegie Mellon University, one of the LINCC hubs.

LINCC research scientists will work with a team of professional software engineers to develop software frameworks for time domain, extragalactic, and Solar System analyses, as well as to provide user support and training. Activities will include helping to produce, critique, and improve the LINCC frameworks as well as disseminating results. Research scientists will help to develop example notebooks, facilitate testing for science use cases, and provide user support to ensure the scientific utility of the products. Successful candidates will be able to further their own research goals via the LINCC analysis frameworks.

Inquiries should be directed to Professor Jeffrey Newman ([email protected]) or Professor Michael Wood-Vasey ([email protected]). To ensure full consideration, complete applications (including all letters of recommendation) should be received by March 31, 2022. However, applications will be accepted for the duration of the search and applications completed earlier may be evaluated before this date. Applicants can apply online at: Talent Center:Careers at Pitt; more details on these positions and the requirements for them are available there. Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, diversity statement and publication list. Three letters of recommendation should be emailed to [email protected].

The Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and fostering a culturally diverse environment. The University of Pittsburgh and its Department of Physics and Astronomy are all strongly committed to fostering equity, inclusion, and diversity at all levels. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in support of a diverse community are required.

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