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A community dedicated to scientific excellence and boundary-pushing research

Unparalleled access to world-class facilities

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Highly competitive benefits and programming

The Carnegie Approach

Carnegie Science researchers are given the time, the resources, and the community to ask big questions and forge new paths of discovery.

Our record of innovation is founded on our unique structure, which enables our creative and ambitious scientists to devote their time and energy to forefront research. Carnegie Science's highly collegial and collaborative environment encourages investigators to think across disciplines and pursue high-risk lines of inquiry that have the potential to yield exceptional results.

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Scientific & Technical Jobs

Every day, Carnegie Science researchers are expanding our horizons of knowledge about life, our planet, and the cosmos. Our scientists have the freedom to follow their curiosity where it leads, the agility to sieze new opportunities as they arise, and the creativity to develop new fields of discovery. Visit the link below to explore scientifc careers and research opportunities at Carnegie.  

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Administrative & Support Jobs

Our scientific success is underpinned by a lean but robust team of administrative and support staff, who keep our organization running smoothly so that our researchers can pursue bold, cutting-edge ideas. Interested in joining our team? Visit the link below to find current non-scientific career opportunities. 

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Benefits and Programs


Scientific Fellowships

From summer interns to senior researchers, Carnegie Science is deeply invested in creating a dynamic learning environment that empowers, informs, and inspires scientists at every stage of their careers.

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Postdoctoral Fellowships

Postdoctoral fellows at Carnegie Science experience an extraordinary amount of independence, flexibility, and mentorship—giving our early career researchers a leg up as they find their academic footing and flourish. 

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Internships

Our summer internship programs give undergraduate students a chance to experience life in the lab! These paid programs provide hands-on experience, scientific mentorship, and professional development workshops that prepare students for graduate-level work. 

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Graduate Research Fellowships

The Predoctoral Program in Theoretical, Computational, and Observational Astrophysics at the Carnegie Science Observatories offers advanced graduate students a unique five-month opportunity to engage in collaborative research, develop new skills, and build lasting connections. Participants work on-site with guidance from postdoctoral scholars and a staff sponsor.

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Global Visitor Fellowship

This program brings distinguished researchers from around the globe to the Carnegie Science Earth & Planets Laboratory to enhance the intellectual environment and research activity through collaboration, scholarship, and fellowship. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. 

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