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 22-65 | Central Engineering | Electronics Engineer, IS-0855, Grades 12, 13; $88,850 to $137,348 annually |
| Posting 22-38 | High Energy Astrophysics | Science Software Developer (IT Specialist), IS-2210, Grades 9 -13; $62,639 - $137,348 annually |
| Posting 22-40 | High Energy Astrophysics | Astrophysicist (Post-Doctoral Research Fellow), IS-1330, Grade 11; $74,129 - $96,363 Annually |
| Posting 22-55 | High Energy Astrophysics | Archive Developer , IS-2210, Grades 09 - 13; $62,639 - $137,348 annually |
| Posting 22-57 | High Energy Astrophysics | IT Specialist (APPSW), IS-2210, Grades 11 - 13;$74,129 - $137,348 per year |
| Posting 22-63 | High Energy Astrophysics | IT Specialist ( Search and Back Office Developer), IS-2210, Grades 11 - 13;$74,129 - $137,348 per year |
| Posting 22-75 | High Energy Astrophysics | Astrophysicist (Post-Doctoral Research Fellow), IS-1330, Grade 11; $74,129 - $96,363 Annually |
| Posting 23-01 | Director's Office | Associate Director, Internal Relations, IL-1330, Grade 00; $135,468 - $201,300 Annually. |
| Posting 23-02 | Director's Office | Associate Director, Facilities & Telescopes, IL-1330, Grade 00; $135,468 - $201,300 Annually |
| Posting 23-03 | High Energy Astrophysics | Astrophysicist, IS-1330, Grades 12 - 14; $88,850 - $162,305 annually |
| Posting 23-08 | High Energy Astrophysics | Astrophysicist, IS-1330, Grade 12; $88,850 - $115,510 annually |
| Posting 23-21 | SAO Sponsored Programs and Procurement | Purchasing Agent IS-1105, Grades 7, 9; $50,089 - $79,650 per year |
| Posting 22-76 | Radio and Geoastronomy | Senior Astrophysicist, SL-1330, Grade 00; $135,468 - $203,700 per year |
| Posting 23-05 | Director's Office | Astrophysicist (ngObservational) GS-1330, Grade 13; $105,654 - $137,348 annually |
| Posting 23-26 | Computation Facility | IT Specialist (Systems Administration), IS-2210, Grades 11-12; $74,129 - $115,510 per year |
| Posting 23-24 | High Energy Astrophysics | Astrophysicist (Post-Doctoral Research Fellow), IS-1330, Grade 11; $74,129 - $96,363 Annually |
| Posting 23-25 | Radio and Geoastronomy | Physicist (Post-Doctoral Research Fellow), IS-1330, Grade 11, $74,129 - $96,363 per year year |
| Posting 23-30 | SAO Sponsored Programs and Procurement | Supervisory Contract Specialist IS-1102, Grade 13; $105,654 - $137,348 per year |
| Posting 23-22 | Computation Facility | IT Specialist (System Administration/OS), IS-2210, Grades 12-13; $88,850 - $137,348 per year |
| Posting 23-23 | High Energy Astrophysics | Astrophysicist (Technical Assistant) |
| Posting 23-19 | Atomic and Molecular Physics | Physicist (Post-Doctoral Research Fellow), IS-1310, Grade 11, $74,129 - $96,363 per year year |
| Posting 23-28 | Atomic and Molecular Physics | Physical Science Technician, IS-1311, Grade 7; $50,089 - $65,110 per year |
| Posting 23-13 | Atomic and Molecular Physics | Astrophysicist (Post-Doctoral Research Fellow)-1330, Grade 11; $74,129 - $96,363 per year |