Brinson Prize Fellowship in Instrumentation
The Brinson Prize Fellowship supports postdocs in developing advanced astronomical instruments at Carnegie Science Observatories, offering hands-on research with leading telescopes and expert mentorship.
Funder: Carnegie Science
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Annual salary $84,500–$85,750 plus ~$12,000/year research budget; up to 3 years, renewable for 2 more years
Summary: Supports postdoctoral fellows in astronomical instrumentation, offering hands-on research in instrument design at Carnegie Science Observatories with access to world-class telescopes and computing resources.
Description
The Brinson Prize Fellowship in Instrumentation is a prestigious postdoctoral opportunity at the Carnegie Science Observatories, Pasadena, CA, designed to foster innovation in astronomical instrumentation. Fellows collaborate with astronomers and engineers to design, build, and deploy advanced instruments for world-leading telescopes. The program emphasizes candidates who combine a strong background in astronomy with a passion for hands-on instrument development. Fellows benefit from access to the Magellan, du Pont, and Swope telescopes in Chile, state-of-the-art computing resources, and a vibrant, collaborative research environment. The fellowship encourages independent, long-term research projects in instrumentation that leverage Carnegie’s extensive facilities and expertise.
