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# Science Support Analysts

- **Company:** The Association
- **Location:** Baltimore, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $68,000.0 - $75,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f4f8ea4d602035e5

## About the Role

Do you have experience in User support?, Do you have a Master's degree?, Share in the thrill of space exploration and join our team! The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) has openings for Science Support Analysts in our Instruments Division. This is a phenomenal opportunity for early career candidates to launch a stable long-term career in astronomy. We welcome you to apply if you have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields. The level of seniority will be decided based on level of expertise and relevance to the needs of the position., * You are dedicated, hardworking, eager to learn, and can work with minimum supervision. You seek additional training so you can grow professionally. You want to contribute to state of the art astronomy in a work environment that respects and relies upon its talented, multi-faceted workforce.

 * You have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in astronomy, physics, astrophysics, planetary science, mathematics, computer science, aerospace engineering, or related fields.
 * You have some experience in one or more of the following areas: astronomical data calibration and reduction (e.g., imaging, spectra, catalogs), scientific instrumentation, optics, astronomical observatory operations, astronomical research, statistical analysis, scientific programming (especially in python), software engineering, and development of astronomical software packages.

You will need to submit the following materials: a cover letter, a resume or CV with details of relevant technical skills or experience, and the names of three people who have agreed to provide a letter of reference upon request.

## Description

As a Science Support Analyst, you will work on a team to support the operations of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST). You will be responsible for reducing and analyzing calibration data for astronomical instruments (e.g. cameras, spectrographs, coronagraphs) to optimize the scientific output of our space telescopes. You will provide user support to our worldwide community of researchers on various aspects of observation planning and data analysis. You can also get involved in groundbreaking astronomical research by supporting projects led by our science staff (at the ~20% level and prior approval from your management).


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