Post-Doctoral position in Extragalactic Astrophysics (JWST)

Harvard University
📍 Cambridge, MA, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 21, 2026

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Title Post-Doctoral position in Extragalactic Astrophysics (JWST)

School Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area Harvard College Observatory

Position Description
The Harvard College Observatory invites applications for one or more postdoctoral positions in extragalactic astrophysics, with a focus on observational studies using the James Webb Space Telescope ( JWST ).

The successful candidate will work with Prof. Daniel Eisenstein and collaborators on the analysis and interpretation of JWST data, with particular emphasis on deep-field observations. The position provides access to large, high-impact JWST datasets and opportunities to contribute to multiple ongoing programs, as well as to a broader portfolio of datasets through the JWST Advanced Deep Extragalactic Survey ( JADES ) collaboration.
The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to ongoing JWST programs and collaborative projects, while being st...

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Job Details

  • Location Cambridge, MA
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 21, 2026
  • Application Deadline June 26, 2026