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Open Rank, Foundational Models for Science (AI/Machine Learning)
Full-time|New York, NY

The Simons Foundation’s Flatiron Institute seeks a full-time open-rank research position with a strong focus on software development and support as part of its new initiative, Foundational Models for Science.  The final hire may be classified either as a Research Analyst or Flatiron Research Fellow, depending on educational background and experience.  Recent advances in machine learning, including Large Language Models and diffusion-based generative models have driven significant advances in Artificial Intelligence. The Flatiron Institute seeks to leverage these ideas to develop the next generation of AI-powered scientific analysis tools, seeking more powerful and more interpretable models with broad applications to many scientific disciplines. Our group includes researchers from multiple scientific disciplines ranging from machine learning, to astrophysics, biology, neuroscience and quantum computing.

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Application deadline: Rolling
Software Engineer, CCA (MESA)
Full-time|New York, NY

The Center for Computational Astrophysics (CCA) at the Flatiron Institute, an internal research division of the Simons Foundation, is seeking a full-time research software engineer to develop, maintain and contribute to the community-oriented software instrument tool MESA (Modules for Experiments in Stellar Astrophysics), and contribute to projects that align with the research directions of the CCA. More information about the CCA can be found on the CCA website. We expect the position to adapt over time to the needs of the broader astronomical community and CCA research community.

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Application deadline: December 1, 2023
Software Engineer, CCA (Astropy)
Full-time|New York, NY

The Center for Computational Astrophysics (CCA) at the Flatiron Institute, an internal research division of the Simons Foundation, is seeking a full-time research software engineer to develop, maintain and contribute to community-oriented software projects in astronomy. The software engineer will principally support the Astropy Project and contribute to projects that align with the research directions of the CCA. More information about the CCA can be found on the CCA website. We expect the position to adapt over time to the needs of the broader astronomical community and CCA research community.

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Application deadline: December 1, 2023

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