What are the responsibilities and job description for the COSMOLOGY RESEARCHER - ID# 225293 position at University of Hawaii at Manoa?
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**COSMOLOGY RESEARCHER** **- ID#** **225293.**
Closing Date
June 9, 2025, or until filled. Applications received after this deadline may be considered only if the position is not filled or up to the date a selection has been approved by the RCUH (whichever comes first)
INQUIRIES: Istvan Szapudi **istvan@hawaii.edu**
(Oahu).
Regular,
Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Institute for Astronomy (IfA), located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.
Performs research in cosmology, creating galaxy catalogs, estimating photometric redshifts, analyzing the resulting large scale structure (LSS) data along with Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB), with special emphasis on the Integrated Sachs-Wolfe (ISW) effect, CMB anomalies, and spatial statistical and machine learning techniques. Improves existing analysis techniques with convolutional networks and transformers. Maintains computers used for research. Leads scientific projects, mentoring students, and authoring papers for scientific publication.
Primary Qualifications
**COSMOLOGY RESEARCHER** **- ID#** **225293.**
Closing Date
June 9, 2025, or until filled. Applications received after this deadline may be considered only if the position is not filled or up to the date a selection has been approved by the RCUH (whichever comes first)
INQUIRIES: Istvan Szapudi **istvan@hawaii.edu**
(Oahu).
Regular,
Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Institute for Astronomy (IfA), located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.
- MONTHLY SALARY RANGE:** $5,981 - $6,215/Mon.
Performs research in cosmology, creating galaxy catalogs, estimating photometric redshifts, analyzing the resulting large scale structure (LSS) data along with Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB), with special emphasis on the Integrated Sachs-Wolfe (ISW) effect, CMB anomalies, and spatial statistical and machine learning techniques. Improves existing analysis techniques with convolutional networks and transformers. Maintains computers used for research. Leads scientific projects, mentoring students, and authoring papers for scientific publication.
Primary Qualifications
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- EDUCATION** PhD from an accredited college or university in A
- EXPERIENCE** Three to five (3-5) years of experience in creating galaxy catalogs, photometric redshifts, statistical analysis of CMB and LSS data sets, research in cosmology, using image processing software, and computational techniques. Experience with machine learning techniques, including convolutional neural networks, generative networks, large language models and transformers.
- KNOWLEDGE** Proficient knowledge of current research in cosmology, computational and statistical techniques, Integrated Sachs-Wolfe (ISW) effect, Dark Energy, and Baryon Acoustic Oscillation (BAO). Knowledge of machine learning techniques, including convolutional neural networks, generative networks, large language models and transformers.
- ABILITIES and SKILLS** Proficient ability to code for Anisotropies in the Microwave Background (CAMB), CosmoMC, or equivalent, proficiency in Python/Numpy, and C. Proficient with data bases and photos packages, or equivalent. Proficient in maintenance of Linux and OS X systems.
- POLICY/REGULATORY REQUIREMENT** As a condition of employment, employee will be subject to all applicable RCUH policies, procedures, and trainings and, as applicable, subject to University of Hawaii's and/or business entity's policies, procedures, and trainings. Violation of RCUH's, UH's, or business entity's policies and/or procedures or applicable State or Federal laws and/or regulations may lead to disciplinary action (including, but not limited to possible termination of employment, personal fine , civil and/or criminal penalties, etc.).
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Salary : $5,981 - $6,215