Research Assistant Fellow - Astrophysics
Posted date [2026-06-02]
(ID: 45875)
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Job Description and Requirements
Research Assistant Fellow - AstrophysicsJob Snapshot
Role: Research Assistant Fellow - Astrophysics
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Astronomy, or related field
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Research Assistant Fellow - Astrophysics in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a focused Higher Education research opportunity for a motivated graduate interested in high-energy astrophysics, observational data analysis, massive star evolution, neutron stars, ionized gas, and scientific computing. This role offers hands-on exposure to astrophysical research within the Kawader program at New York University Abu Dhabi, supporting data-driven science and collaborative research under the supervision of Prof. Joseph Gelfand.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Higher Education
Function: Research
Salary: 12000-18000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Research Assistant Fellow - Astrophysics will support research on high-energy phenomena in the Milky Way, including energetic particles, massive stars, neutron stars, and ionized gas. The position is designed for an early-career researcher seeking practical experience in astrophysical data analysis, scientific programming, academic collaboration, and graduate school preparation. Working with Prof. Joseph Gelfand and research collaborators at NYU Abu Dhabi and internationally, the selected fellow will contribute to projects that help interpret observational data and explore new physics in high-energy astrophysical environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Analyze and interpret observational astrophysical data related to high-energy phenomena in the Galaxy.
* Conduct research on massive star evolution, neutron stars, ionized gas, and related astrophysical systems.
* Use scientific computing and programming methods to process, clean, model, and evaluate research data.
* Support data-driven studies connected to energetic particles and high-energy processes in the Milky Way.
* Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and international partners on active astrophysics research projects.
* Contribute to scientific reports, research summaries, presentations, and publication-related materials.
* Participate in research meetings, project discussions, academic training, and professional development activities.
* Build practical skills in astronomical data analysis, computational methods, and collaborative science.
* Support interdisciplinary research activities within a dynamic academic environment.
* Maintain organized research documentation, analysis files, code records, and project notes.
* Strengthen academic preparation for future graduate school applications through mentorship and research exposure.
* Work independently on assigned analysis tasks while contributing effectively to team-based research objectives.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Astronomy, or a closely related field.
* Strong interest in high-energy astrophysics, observational astronomy, neutron stars, massive stars, and Galactic phenomena.
* Experience conducting astronomical research is preferred.
* Familiarity with Python programming is preferred.
* Strong analytical skills and interest in scientific data interpretation.
* Ability to learn computational research tools and apply them to astrophysical datasets.
* Motivation to work in an international and collaborative academic research environment.
* Good communication skills for research discussions, reports, and presentations.
* Interest in preparing for graduate study or building a future research career.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Ability to submit required materials, including CV, one-page statement of interest, academic transcripts, and two recommendation letters or academic referee contact details.
Skills Set
* High-energy astrophysics
* Observational astrophysics
* Astrophysical data analysis
* Scientific computing
* Python programming
* Massive star evolution
* Neutron star research
* Ionized gas research
* Milky Way research
* Galactic high-energy phenomena
* Data interpretation
* Astronomical research
* Computational analysis
* Research documentation
* Scientific reporting
* Academic presentations
* Collaborative research
* International research coordination
* Graduate school preparation
* Physics research
* Astronomy research
* Data-driven science
* Research communication
* Problem solving
Why Join Us
This fellowship offers a strong pathway for a Research Assistant Fellow - Astrophysics who wants to gain hands-on experience in high-energy astrophysics and data-driven scientific research in Abu Dhabi. The role provides a full-time paid research position for up to three years, mentorship from internationally recognized NYUAD faculty, professional development support, academic training, exposure to interdisciplinary projects, and guidance for future graduate school applications. It is a valuable opportunity for a motivated graduate seeking to build research skills and contribute to astrophysics projects with local and international collaborators.
About the Company
New York University Abu Dhabi is a globally connected research university in the UAE, supporting advanced scholarship across science, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and the arts. Through the Kawader program and its research groups in astrophysics, NYU Abu Dhabi helps develop early-career research talent, strengthen scientific capability, and support data-driven discovery in high-energy astrophysics from Abu Dhabi.
