Job Listings
Astronomy & Astrophysics offer a variety of job opportunities, including positions in research groups, laboratory roles, potential staff positions, and occasional faculty openings. The following shows the current active job listings.
51 Peg Postdoctoral Prize Fellowship
UC San Diego now a host institution for the prestigious 51 Pegasi b fellowship!
The Heising-Simons Foundation is accepting applications to the 51 Pegasi b Postdoctoral Fellowship, which supports Fellows conducting research related to planetary science, planetary astronomy, and astrobiology. Starting this application cycle, UC San Diego is a new host institution for the Fellowship program. Applicants can apply to the Heising-Simons Foundation to work with relevant faculty at UC San Diego in the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and/or the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Applications are being accepted through October 3rd, 2025 at 2 pm PT. Find out more about bringing the 51 Peg b Fellowship to UC San Diego here, and feel free direct questions to Asst. Prof. Samantha Trumbo (satrumbo@ucsd.edu).
Assistant Project Scientist
The Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics within the School of Physical Sciences at UC San Diego is conducting an open search for Project Scientist (non-tenured, Assistant level) in the field of theoretical planet formation and exoplanet science to join Professor Eve Lee's group.
At UC San Diego, Project Scientists are academic researchers who are expected to make significant and creative contributions to a research team, but are not necessarily leaders of the research team. They are not required to carry out independent research or develop an independent research reputation but will publish and carry out research or creative programs with supervision by a member of the Professor or Professional Research series. Project Scientists may not serve as a Principal Investigator but may serve as Co-Principal Investigators with members of the Professor or Research Scientist series. University and public service are encouraged but not required, and they do not have formal teaching responsibilities. Appointment durations vary depending on the length of the research project and availability of funding.
For more information, please visit: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04379
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Margaret Burbidge Visiting Professorship
The UC San Diego Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics invites nominations, including self-nominations, of astrophysicists from underrepresented groups and/or astrophysicists who identify as women or gender minorities for the Margaret Burbidge Visiting Professorship Award. We are currently accepting nominations for Academic Year 2025 – 2026. The nomination period runs Oct 15, 2025 to January 15, 2026. Please see the website linked above for further information.
Temporary Lecturer - Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics
THE DEPARTMENT OF ASTRONOMY & ASTROPHYSICS within the School of Physical Sciences at UC San Diego is seeking an outstanding temporary instructor for an undergraduate course in the field of Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Candidates will be expected to teach a diverse population of undergraduate students in the classroom and one-on-one settings in accordance with the course objectives. They will need to create and maintain a respectful, open, and inclusive environment for learning and be able to advise students on academic matters, while maintaining an active interest in the advances/current thinking in their subject area. Lastly, the candidate will need to utilize appropriate , relevant, and meaningful technology in teaching and learning.
More information and application procedures available at UC San Diego Recruit. Application Deadline is Tuesday, Jul 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time).