Temporary Technical Staff – VTS

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

. Run stellar population synthesis codes and related simulations .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in stellar population synthesis codes and scientific data analysis, with a strong ability to produce publication-quality visualizations and maintain rigorous documentation. Proficient in collaboration and communication within research teams to achieve project goals.

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Stellar Population Synthesis CodesScientific Data AnalysisPublication-Quality VisualizationsPython ProgrammingVersion Control Systems

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Hard Skills

Stellar Population SynthesisScientific Data AnalysisStatistical SkillsPlotting and VisualizationProgramming in PythonProgramming in IDLProgramming in MATLABVersion Control with Git

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationOral CommunicationIndependent WorkCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Gamma-Ray Burst Population ModelingData IntegrityCode OptimizationDocumentationResearch Meetings

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRay

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Run stellar population synthesis codes and related simulations
Analyze simulation output and perform scientific data analysis
Create plots and visualizations to illustrate results
Present findings during weekly research meetings
Write results for internal reports and manuscript preparation
Maintain documentation of code usage, parameters, and data processing steps
Troubleshoot and optimize code performance as needed
Collaborate with the faculty PI and Administrative Manager on project goals
Ensure data integrity and proper version control of analysis scripts
Assist in preparing figures and tables for conference presentations
Report administratively to the faculty PI and functionally to the Administrative Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 1 year of experience with long gamma-ray burst population modeling
Proficiency in running stellar population synthesis codes
Strong scientific data analysis and statistical skills
Ability to produce clear, publication-quality plots and visualizations
Good written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and meet weekly meeting commitments
Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, IDL, or MATLAB
Experience with version control systems such as Git

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal-opportunity employer
Professional growth and learning opportunities