NHFP Postdoctoral Fellowship in Astronomy & Astrophysics (3-Year)

Posted 10 days ago

stsci contractorsBaltimore (MD)

Astronomers Space Research and Technology

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About the role

The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) invites applications for NASA Hubble Fellowship Program postdoctoral fellowships beginning in fall 2027. Fellows perform independent research that contributes to NASA Astrophysics, with opportunities to become an NHFP Einstein, Hubble or Sagan fellow depending on research area. Fellows may be hosted at U.S. institutions and can hold appointments up to three years, with a first-year appointment and two annual renewals contingent on performance and

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