OBS Postdoctoral Fellowships
OBS Postdoctoral Fellowships from Carnegie Science support independent research in observational astronomy, theoretical astrophysics, and instrumentation with access to world-class facilities and collaborative expertise.
Funder: Carnegie Science
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026: CTAC / Carnegie-Caltech / Carnegie-USC theoretical fellowships application deadline (projected) | November 2026: Carnegie Fellowship full application submission deadline via Interfolio (projected) | November 2026: Reference letters deadline for Carnegie Fellowship (projected)
Funding Amounts: Annual salary typically $84,500–$85,750; research budget ~$12,000/year; duration 2–3 years (theoretical/observational), up to 5 years (instrumentation).
Summary: Postdoctoral fellowships supporting independent research in observational/theoretical astronomy and instrumentation at Carnegie Science Observatories.
Key Information: Multiple fellowship tracks available; applicants must have Ph.D. completed before start.
Description
The OBS Postdoctoral Fellowships at Carnegie Science Observatories provide early-career researchers with the opportunity to pursue independent and collaborative research in observational astronomy, theoretical astrophysics, and astronomical instrumentation. Fellows benefit from access to world-class observing facilities in Chile (including the Magellan, du Pont, and Swope telescopes), advanced computational resources (including a share in the Caltech Resnick HPC Center), and the expertise of leading scientists and engineers at Carnegie Science. Multiple fellowship tracks are available, each with its own focus and collaboration opportunities:
- Carnegie Fellowship (observational astrophysics and/or instrumentation)
- CTAC, Carnegie-Caltech, Carnegie-USC Theoretical Fellowships (theoretical astrophysics)
- Brinson Prize Fellowship (astronomical instrumentation)
Fellows are encouraged to develop and pursue their own research interests while leveraging Carnegie’s resources and collaborative environment.
