Top 18 Astronomy & physics scientists Jobs in Berkeley, Ca

Junior/Assistant Specialist - Astronomy
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $57,000 - $69,400 a year
- Online Application
- Bachelor of Science
- University
- Bachelor's degree
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Postdoctoral Scholar - Auroral and Subauroral Optical Phenomena - Space Sciences Laboratory
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $71,491 - $79,727 a year
- Online Application
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Software development
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Physicist Research Scientist
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory —San Francisco Bay Area, CA
- $142,116 - $224,400 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- System design
- Presentation skills
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Lead Quantum Engineer, Systems Performance
Rigetti Computing —Berkeley, CA
- $190,000 - $225,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Postdoctoral Scholars
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory —San Francisco Bay Area, CA
- $5,756 - $9,136 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- 3 years
- Doctor of Philosophy
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Scientist, Technology Development
Atlas Data Storage, Inc —South San Francisco, CA
- $110,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Scripting
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Postdoctoral Fellow (Multiple Openings)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory —San Francisco Bay Area, CA
- $5,757 - $6,903 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- 3 years
- Machine learning
Theoretical Physicist Postdoc for Distributed Quantum Computing
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory —San Francisco Bay Area, CA
- $8,321 - $10,418 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
Physicist/Scientist-X-Ray Fluorescence III (E3)
Applied Materials —Benicia, CA
- $120,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Product management
OBA Research Scientist/Engineer – Fusion Energy Systems
Pacific Fusion —San Leandro, CA
- $200,000 - $350,000 a year
- Email
- Machine learning
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Manufacturing
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Senior Quantum Engineer, Gate Calibration
Rigetti Computing —Berkeley, CA
- $175,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
- Software development
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
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Senior Research Scientist, Superconducting Digital Electronics, Quantum AI
Google —San Francisco, CA
- $174,000 - $252,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Fair chance
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Quantum Engineering Postdoctoral Fellow
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory —San Francisco Bay Area, CA
- $6,924 - $8,026 a month
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- 3 years
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Physicist/Scientist III-X-ray Imaging (E3)
Applied Materials —Benicia, CA
- $120,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Product management
- Senior level
High Power Laser & Particle Accelerator Postdoctoral Scholars
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory —San Francisco Bay Area, CA
- $5,756 - $9,136 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- 3 years
- Doctor of Philosophy
MR Physicist
Nudge —San Francisco, CA
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Doctor of Philosophy
- APIs
Quantum Experimentalist Postdoctoral Fellow
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory —San Francisco Bay Area, CA
- $6,924 - $8,026 a month
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)

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Junior/Assistant Specialist - Astronomy

University of California Berkeley -
Berkeley, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$57,000 - $69,400 a year
4 days ago

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Position overview Position title: Junior/Assistant Specialist Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table for the current scale for this position T24B A reasonable full-time salary estimate for this position is $57,000-69,400. Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: Fall 2026 Position duration: The initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of an extension based on performance and the availability of funding. Application Window
Open date: August 17, 2026
Next review date: Tuesday, Sep 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Sunday, Sep 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description
Weisz's research group is located in the Astronomy Department at UC Berkeley. The group consists of research staff, postdocs, graduate and undergraduate students broadly studying the stellar populations of nearby galaxies with a variety of cutting edge facilities (e.g., HST, JWST, Keck). The group interfaces with various research programs at Berkeley (e.g., DESI, UVEX) and works closely with simulators and theorists to interpret results.
Under the supervision of Professor Daniel Weisz, the Jr./Asst. Specialist will support observational astronomy research related to measuring distances to nearby galaxies. Duties will include organizing and processing telescope imaging data, performing basic photometric and quality-control analyses, and maintaining clear documentation of data products and analysis procedures. They will also assist with comparing ground- and space-based observations, identifying potential data-quality issues, and preparing figures or summaries for research meetings. The position will also receive training in scientific computing, data management, and responsible research practices.
Lab : https://dweisz.github.io/
Union : https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/resources/employment-policies-contracts/bargaining-units/academic-researchers/contract/ Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent international degree Preferred qualifications
Undergraduate degree (e.g., BS, BA or equivalent) in astronomy, astrophysics, or physics.
Experience with observations and modeling of stars or stellar populations.
Experience with developing open source stellar model packages in python.
Experience with time series data analysis such as pulsating stars or microlensing events.
Familiarity with observations of stellar spectroscopy Application Requirements Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

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