Temporary Technical VTS Staff

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

. Process, analyze, and interpret gravitational-wave and related astrophysical data under faculty and postdoc guidance .

Posted 10/22/2026part-timeRemote • Tennessee • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in processing and analyzing gravitational-wave data, implementing computational data-analysis workflows, and maintaining reproducible research practices. Proficient in statistical data analysis and effective communication of scientific findings.

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Python ProgrammingStatistical Data AnalysisGravitational-Wave Data AnalysisVersion Control with GitReproducible Workflow Practices

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisQuantitative AnalysisComputational AstrophysicsScientific ComputingData Visualization

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

GitComputational PipelinesStatistical SoftwareData Management Tools

Industry Keywords

AstrophysicsGravitational-Wave ResearchScientific Literature ReviewResearch MethodologiesData Products

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process, analyze, and interpret gravitational-wave and related astrophysical data under faculty and postdoc guidance
Implement, execute, and maintain computational data-analysis workflows
Perform quantitative and statistical analyses, verifying accuracy and consistency of results
Generate figures, tables, and summaries to communicate findings
Review scientific literature and apply established methods to research tasks
Maintain organized code, data products, analysis records, and documentation for reproducibility
Participate in research meetings and present updates on assigned activities
Troubleshoot and document computational pipelines and software tools
Assist with other research-related duties supporting the laboratory’s scientific objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in physics, astronomy, astrophysics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, data science, or a related quantitative field
Experience with scientific computing and statistical data analysis, preferably using Python
Familiarity with large scientific datasets and reproducible workflow practices
Knowledge of gravitational-wave data analysis methods or computational astrophysics is a plus
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with faculty, postdocs, and team members
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Proficiency with version control systems such as Git and software development best practices
Attention to detail and ability to evaluate data for accuracy
Ability to manage time and meet project deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hands-on experience with data-intensive astrophysics research
Opportunity to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment
Mentorship from faculty and a postdoctoral researcher
Professional learning and growth opportunities
Remote work arrangement