Top 60 Astronomy & physics scientists Jobs in New Mexico

Scientist (Open Rank)
National Radio Astronomy Observatory —Socorro, NM
- $85,000 - $138,000 a year
- Email
- English
- Office
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Scientist (Open Rank)
National Radio Astronomy Observatory —Socorro, NM
- $85,000 - $138,000 a year
- Email
- Doctor of Philosophy
- US work authorization
- 1 year
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
2d
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- Pass drug screening
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- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quantum computation and atomic/molecular physics postdoc
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
- Email
- Computer Science
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- Doctor of Philosophy
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Postdoctoral Research Associate: Quantum and Condensed Matter Physics
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
- Online Application
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Condensed Matter Physics Postdoc (Multiple Openings)
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
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- English
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Applied Mathematics Graduate Students
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
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- Entry level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Modeling and Simulation of Inertial Confinement Fusion Physics Postdoc
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
- Email
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
GraduSummer Student Research Assistant - Computational Physics and Modeling
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
- Email
- Computer Science
- Pass drug screening
- Math
- Disability insurance
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Computational Physics Post-Doc Research Associate
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
- Online Application
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Experimental Quantum Materials Scientist (Scientist 2)
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
- $106,400 - $176,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Pass drug screening
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Senior Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Design - 745
Quantinuum —Albuquerque, NM
- $148,000 - $185,000 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Master's degree
- Mentoring
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Applied Mathematics Undergraduate Students
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
- $22.57 - $30.53 an hour
- Email
- Pass drug screening
- AI
- Entry level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Ion Beam Experimental Postdoc
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
- Email
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Physicist – Multiphysics Modeling
Noblis —Albuquerque, NM
- $119,610 - $186,975 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Postdoctoral Appointee - Radio Frequency Phononic Integrated Microsystems, Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories —Albuquerque, NM
- Temporary
- Pass drug screening
- Doctor of Philosophy
- In-person
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
Post Doctoral Fellow - CQuIC
University of New Mexico —Albuquerque, NM
- From $74,200 a year
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
Ion Source Beam Physicist 2/3 (Scientist 2/3)
Los Alamos National Laboratory —Los Alamos, NM
- $106,400 - $215,900 a year
- Email
- Pass drug screening
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Postdoctoral Appointee - Advanced Optical Probes and Atomic/Ion Clocks, Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories —Albuquerque, NM
- Temporary
- Pass drug screening
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Organizational skills
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
Physicist
Fuse —Albuquerque, NM
- Extended hours
- Master's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid parental leave
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Scientist (Open Rank)

National Radio Astronomy Observatory -
Socorro, NM

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Job Details

Full-time
$85,000 - $138,000 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Computer operation
English
Astronomy research
Doctor of Philosophy
Computer skills

Full Job Description

National Radio Astronomy Observatory

Title: Scientist (Open Rank)

Location: NRAO Albuquerque Office, 800 Bradbury Dr SE Ste 235, ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, United States of America• NRAO Array Operations Center, PO Box 0, SOCORRO, New Mexico, United States of America

Requisition Number: 103

Job Family: Astronomy

Pay Type: Salary

Required Education: SCI

Position Description:

Position Summary

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research and development organization that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) is a nonprofit organization that manages and operates the NRAO under a cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation. The Observatory is a hub for technological and scientific collaboration, operating state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities for use by the international scientific community. The Observatory has been instrumental in the study of black holes, galaxies, and the early universe.

The development of an X-Ka wideband receiver spanning 8-38 GHz has begun for the VLBA, enabling new scientific and astrometric capabilities for the instrument. This highly anticipated upgrade will add flexibility and enhance performance by significantly increasing the instantaneous bandwidth available for channelization, enabling access to previously unobservable frequencies, and enabling more efficient and comprehensive spectral studies.

The NRAO is seeking a Scientist, Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Scientist) to be the Project Scientist for the VLBA X-Ka Wideband Receiver Project. The appointee will be expected to spend 75% of their time on functional work as part of the VLBA Development Team, with the remaining 25% available for independent research. The primary responsibility of this position is to help oversee the development and integration of a novel X-Ka receiver system being developed for installation on the VLBA. The appointment will be on the NRAO Scientist track, with starting rank determined by the candidate’s experience.

This position will be a three-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal subject to observatory needs, budget and mutual agreement.
It will be based in New Mexico at either the Albuquerque or Socorro NRAO office with travel between the two sites as required.

What You Will be Doing

Technical Development and Integration:

Capture and maintain top level project requirements
Work with project leadership to develop and maintain project foundation documents
Organize testing and commissioning campaigns and preparation of test reports
Help coordinate installation while minimizing impacts to the VLBA observing program
Prepare material for and participate within project reviews
Establish standard observing bands
Participate in trade studies

Community and User Support:

Communicate with scientific users and external mission partners
Prepare user- and public-facing documentation such as user guides, news articles, press releases

Scientific Contribution:

Contribute to the broader VLBA development portfolio by consulting and collaborating with teams on parallel projects like the Next Generation Radar (ngRadar) and the Next Generation VLA (ngVLA).
Maintain awareness of developments at related astronomical facilities
Maintain an active independent research program which ideally makes significant use of Observatory facilities

Work Environment

The position is based in an office environment. The successful candidate must be able to work at a computer with detailed and complex textual and numerical information.

Who You Are:

Education

A PhD. In astronomy or related field

Experience

At least one year of related experience using radio interferometry for astronomical research

Skills and Competencies

Strong communication skills in written and oral English
Strong inter-personal skills
Familiarity with Linux / Unix operating systems
Ability to travel

Preferred:

High-level understanding of the functionality of radio telescopes
Experience scheduling VLBI experiments
Experience reducing VLBI data
Experience within a leadership team of medium to large projects
Proficiency in the Python computer language

Additional Requirement

Observatory employees must be authorized to work in the United States. The Observatory presently cannot sponsor H-1B Visas for this position.

Total Rewards:

Compensation

The starting salary rate of this position is between $85,000-$138,000 per year. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include; education, experience, skills, competencies, other qualifications of the successful candidate, as well as internal equity and labor market conditions.

Benefits:

Associated Universities, Inc (AUI) offers a comprehensive benefits package addressing the needs of employees and their families with most benefits beginning on the first day of employment, subject to eligibility requirements. AUI provides:

Excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days)
Medical, dental and vision plans are effective on the first day of employment.
AUI’s retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution.
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Application Instructions:

For consideration, select the “Apply” button. Please prepare a single PDF document consisting of the following items:

Cover letter stating why you are interested in this position – the letter should describe how the you match the position and qualifications summarized above (no more than 2 pages)
Curriculum vitae including publications list
Summary of past research (1 page)
Future research plan describing specifically synergies with NRAO facilities (2 pages)
Summary of past technical, observational, and management experience relevant to this position (1 page)
The names and contact information for three individuals familiar with your technical, scientific, and management abilities. Candidates selected for an interview must be prepared to submit three letters of recommendation. Instructions for letter submission will be provided at the time of request.

The PDF file is to be uploaded with the “Additional Documents” feature at the applicant portal. The deadline for receipt of complete applications is October, 5, 2026. Please direct inquiries to [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

AUI is an equal opportunity employer. To view our complete statement, please visit https://public.nrao.edu/careers/. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may submit your request by sending an email to [email protected]. PM20

Compensation details: 85000-138000 Yearly Salary

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