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Postbac Researcher

California Institute of Technology
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, California, Pasadena
May 12, 2025
Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community. Job Summary Caltech is a member partner of the NSF HDR Institute Accelerated AI Algorithms for Data-Driven Discovery (A3D3; https://a3d3.ai). We are seeking a post-baccalaureate research fellow (Postbac Researcher) to join our interdisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to develop and deploy machine learning applications to accelerate science discoveries in multi-messenger astronomy. In particular, the position will focus on data from the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF) and the search for optical counterparts to gravitational wave events detected by LIGO during the upcoming runs. Essential Job Duties Part of the A3D3 MMA group working on various techniques, principally connected with the search for GW events detected by LIGO. Will participate in regular A3D3 and ZTF group (zoom) meetings. Complete coding tasks related to reinforcement learning and porting existing ML/DL algorithms to hardware accelerators such as FPGAs. Conduct work on emulators for models simulating kilonovae and possibly black hole mergers in accretion disks. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Physics, Astronomy or related science. Ability to travel. Required Documents CV. Hiring Range $18.50 - $24.75 Per Hour The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks. EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. To read more Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) go to eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf. Disability Accommodations If you would like to request an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Caltech Recruiting at employment@caltech.edu.