AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This position is open to all eligible candidates. This is a career ladder opportunity with promotion potential to grade 11. Selection for this position to be made at the grade ...

The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) is at the forefront, internationally, of the scientific exploration of the universe. SAO combines its resources with those of the Harvard College ...

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This position is open to all eligible candidates. What are Trust Fund Positions? Trust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian. They are paid for from a variety of sources, ...

The Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian High Energy Astrophysics division focuses on X-ray astronomy and instrumentation involved in observations of high-energy sources. This research aims ...

Everything we can observe in the Universe takes place in four dimensions—the three dimensions of space and the dimension of time. This basic system, known as spacetime, can distort in the presence of ...

Trust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian. They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the Smithsonian endowment, revenue from our business activities, donations, grants and ...

We are seeking an exceptional Physicist, Atmospheric Scientist, Computer Scientist, or Applied Mathematician to join our novel EarthAI project as a Postdoctoral Fellow. This unique role is centered on ...

Measuring the mass of a distant exoplanet requires tracking the changes in light of the host star as the planet’s gravity tugs it slightly — a delicate process. The High Accuracy Radial velocity ...

A partial lunar eclipse makes the full supermoon on Sept. 17th extra super. Also, chances to observe five planets this month, and a global night for observing. Five planets and a supermoon eclipse, a ...

Line Emission Mapper (LEM) is an X-ray Probe Mission concept to study galaxy evolution, directly addressing Astro2020 Decadal's Priority Area of Unveiling the Drivers of Galaxy Growth. LEM is ...