OBS Postdoctoral Fellowships
The OBS Postdoctoral Fellowships from Carnegie Science support independent early-career research in astronomy, astrophysics, and instrumentation using world-class facilities.
Funder: Carnegie Science
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (CTAC/Carnegie-Theory fellowships) | November 2026 (Carnegie Fellowship full application) | November 2026 (Carnegie Fellowship reference letters)
Funding Amounts: Annual salary $84,500–$85,750; research budget ~$12,000/year; duration 2–3 years (Carnegie/CTAC), up to 3–5 years (Brinson/Instrumentation)
Summary: Supports early-career researchers in independent research in astronomy, astrophysics, and instrumentation, with access to premier facilities and resources at Carnegie Science.
Key Information: All dates are projected; confirm details on the program page.
Description
The Carnegie Science Observatories Postdoctoral Fellowships provide early-career scientists with the opportunity to pursue independent research in observational and theoretical astronomy, as well as astronomical instrumentation. Fellows benefit from access to world-class observing facilities in Chile (including the Magellan, du Pont, and Swope telescopes), advanced computational resources, and a collaborative scientific environment. Multiple fellowship tracks are available, including:
- Carnegie Fellowship (Observational Astrophysics/Instrumentation)
- Brinson Prize Fellowship (Astronomical Instrumentation)
- Carnegie Theoretical Astrophysics Center (CTAC) Fellowship
- Carnegie-Caltech and Carnegie-USC Theoretical Astrophysics Fellowships
Fellows are encouraged to develop and lead original research programs, collaborate across institutions, and contribute to the broader astronomical community.
