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SAO Employment Opportunities

The  Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory opportunities listed below are currently open. Please apply separately for each position following the Application Procedure described in the job posting.

Please click the Posting Number for a detailed description.

Number Division/Department Job Description, Grade, Salary Range
Posting 24-70 Atomic and Molecular Physics Administrative Specialist, IS-0301, Grade 12; $98,240 to $127,707 annually
Posting 24-74 SAO Research Administrative Services Sponsored Research Data Analytics and Reporting Supervisor, IS-0301, Grade 13; $116,820 to $151,870 annually
Posting 24-91 SAO Research Administrative Services Complex Research Administrator, IS-0301, Grade 13; $116,820 to $151,870 annually
Posting 24-92 SAO Research Administrative Services Research Proposal Development Administrator, IS-0301, Grade 13; $116,820 to $151,870 annually
Posting 24-76 High Energy Astrophysics Administrative Specialist, IS-0301, Grade 9; $67,743 - $88,065 per year
Posting 24-77 Director's Office Research Operations Manager (Floating), IS-0301, Grades 13/14; $116,820 - $179,462 per year