Top 25 Astronomy Jobs in Manhattan, Ny

Visualization Software and Data Specialist
American Museum of Natural History —New York, NY
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- C++
Astrophysics Center Program Scientist [Radio Astronomy]
Schmidt Sciences —New York, NY
- $200,000 - $250,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Travel
Optics Content Writer
B&H Photo —New York, NY
- $26.00 - $32.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Recreation Specialist
DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION —New York, NY
- $45,986.00 - $52,873.38 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Loan forgiveness
Lifelong Learning Instructor
Barnard College —New York, NY
- $1,300 - $3,000 a month
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
Adjunct Faculty, Astronomy
Hofstra University —Hempstead, NY
- $1,458 - $1,711 an hour
- Part-time
- Laboratory
- Mid-level
- University
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Astronomical Equipment Support & Repair Technician
ZWO USA —Florham Park, NJ
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Adjunct Faculty, Physics
Hofstra University —Hempstead, NY
- $1,458 - $1,711 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
Assistant Director, Grants, Columbia Astrophysics Lab
Columbia University —New York, NY
- $90,000 - $102,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- University
- Bachelor's degree
Adjunct Faculty - Mathematical Sciences
William Paterson University —Wayne, NJ
- $2,175 a month
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Elementary Teacher
North Star Academy Charter School —Newark, NJ
- $60,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Science Teacher
Fusion Academy —Englewood, NJ
- $29 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
Astronomy Adjunct Faculty Lecture & Lab (DAY COURSES) - Fall 2026
Union County College —Cranford, NJ
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
High School Earth and Space Science Teacher
CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR LAW AND SOCIAL JUSTICE —Bronx, NY
- $71,314 - $158,280 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Classroom
- High school
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Data Science Specialist
Adidev Technologies Inc —New York, NY
- Urgently hiring
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Relocation assistance
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Astronomy Adjunct Faculty Lecture & Lab (EVENING COURSES) - Fall 2026
Union County College —Cranford, NJ
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
Portuguese ↔ English: Physical Sciences and Engineering
Ulatus —Newark, NJ
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- Math
Turkish ↔ English: Physical Sciences and Engineering
Ulatus —Newark, NJ
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- Math
Math and Science Teacher
Fusion Academy —Montclair, NJ
- $29 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Japanese ↔ English: Physical Sciences and Engineering
Ulatus —Newark, NJ
- Mid-level
- Math
- IT

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Visualization Software and Data Specialist

American Museum of Natural History -
New York, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$70,000 - $80,000 a year

Qualifications

AI models
Data visualization software proficiency
Software coding
AI tools proficiency
Generative models
Bachelor's degree
Generative AI

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Position Information

Position Title

Visualization Software and Data Specialist

Department

Astrophysics - 003

Position Summary

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.

The Astrophysics department is seeking a full-time Visualization Software and Data Specialist to join a collaborative team working at the intersection of astrophysics, immersive visualization, and public scientific discovery.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Aid in the development of immersive data experiences (covering astrophysics and biology) for planetarium and research environments.
Work collaboratively with scientists and visualization team members to transform complex datasets into interactive visual experiences.
Integrate astrophysical, planetary, and biological datasets into immersive visualization frameworks.
Contribute to software pipelines for rendering, interaction, and large-scale data exploration.
Participate in the design and implementation of new visualization techniques for dome-based and immersive displays.
Support scientific storytelling and exploratory research visualization projects.

The expected salary range for the Visualization Software and Data Specialist is $70,000/annual – $80,000/annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization, and depth and scope of experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific or computational field.
Strong programming experience in one or more of the following: C++, Python, OpenGL, or other related scientific visualization technologies.
Familiarity with generative AI (e.g., Claude, Codex, Copilot) as an assist to coding projects.
Experience with scientific data analysis and visualization workflows.
Familiarity with large datasets, GPU rendering, real-time visualization, or immersive environments.
Interest in astronomy, astrophysics, planetary science, biology, and/or scientific computing.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or PhD in a scientific or computational field.

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
Must be able to move about the Museum campus.

Category

Full-Time/Term

Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period

Union Status

Non-Union

FLSA

Exempt

Expected Salary Minimum

$70,000/annual

Expected Salary Maximum

$80,000/annual

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astronomy jobs in manhattan, ny

Visualization Software and Data Specialist

Astrophysics Center Program Scientist [Radio Astronomy]

Optics Content Writer

Recreation Specialist

Lifelong Learning Instructor

Adjunct Faculty, Astronomy

Astronomical Equipment Support & Repair Technician

Adjunct Faculty, Physics

Assistant Director, Grants, Columbia Astrophysics Lab

Adjunct Faculty - Mathematical Sciences

Elementary Teacher

Science Teacher

Astronomy Adjunct Faculty Lecture & Lab (DAY COURSES) - Fall 2026

High School Earth and Space Science Teacher

Data Science Specialist

Astronomy Adjunct Faculty Lecture & Lab (EVENING COURSES) - Fall 2026

Portuguese ↔ English: Physical Sciences and Engineering

Turkish ↔ English: Physical Sciences and Engineering

Math and Science Teacher

Japanese ↔ English: Physical Sciences and Engineering

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