MIT Kavli Postdoctoral Fellowship in Astrophysics
Full Time/Postdoctoral
Education
3 Sep 2025
Cambridge
Verified by Turrior
Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
85 / 100
Offer value
High value level given the prestigious institution, competitive funding for research, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Participation in prestigious research at MIT.
- Strong funding for impactful astrophysics projects.
- Focus on interdisciplinary research.
Pros
- Collaboration with leading astrophysics projects and access to advanced research facilities.
- Competitive research budget ($13,000) enhancing project funding capabilities.
- Strong institutional support from MIT, boosting reputation in the scientific community.
Cons
- Postdoctoral fellowships typically come with intense pressure and expectations.
- Short-term contract with annual renewal based on performance.
- Highly competitive application process.
Who it's for
Postdoctoral / Early Career • Full-time on-site
Good fit
- Postdoctoral researchers in astrophysics.
- Individuals with a passion for space research.
- Candidates looking to advance their academic careers.
Not recommended for
- Undergraduates or candidates not holding a Ph.D.
- Those interested in permanent roles.
- Individuals preferring independent, non-collaborative research.
Motivation fit
Desire to engage in cutting-edge astrophysic research.Interest in collaborative and interdisciplinary projects.Eagerness to contribute to significant scientific discoveries.
Key skills
Astrophysical research methodologiesInterdisciplinary collaborationStrong analytical and computational capabilities
Score: 85/100 AI verified analysis
About the job
The MIT Kavli Institute (MKI) for Astrophysics and Space Research invites applications for the MIT Kavli Postdoctoral Fellowship in Astrophysics. The appointment will be made to an outstanding researcher displaying significant promise in any area of astrophysics, including theory, observation, or instrumentation, and embodying core values of inclusion and belonging.
MKI is an institutional partner in the 6.5m Magellan Telescopes at Las Campanas Observatory, Chile. In addition, MKI provides opportunities for involvement in many existing and future experiments including the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), the Hydrogen Epoch of Reionization Array (HERA), CHIME, the WINTER IR survey telescope, the Chandra X-Ray Center, and Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT). Unique facilities and staff expertise are available to help fellows to advance research in space- or ground-based instrumentation at optical, IR, X-ray and or radio frequencies. We operate a dedicated CPU+GPU cluster at the Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center.
The appointment will be for a maximum of three years, with annual renewal contingent on performance. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in astronomy, astrophysics, physics, or equivalent, by the date of their appointment. The research budget for this position is approximately $13,000.
The application deadline is December 1, 2025, all materials and letters should be received by this date for full consideration. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, list of publications, and a statement explaining past and current research (maximum 3 pages) as well as a research proposal (maximum 3 pages) to Academic Jobs Online and should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted. Only web submissions will be accepted.
Non-U.S. nationals who are offered a postdoctoral fellowship must be eligible for appropriate non-immigrant status, such as J-1, F-1 OPT / STEM, or hold other employment authorization (EAD), for the duration of the fellowship appointment.
