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SAO Employment Opportunities

The  Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory opportunities listed below are currently open. Please apply separately for each position following the Application Procedure described in the job posting.

Please click the Posting Number for a detailed description.

Number Division/Department Job Description, Grade, Salary Range
Posting 23-88 Central Engineering Mechanical Engineer, IS-0830, Grade 13; $110,798 to $144,034 annually
Posting 23-91 SAO Sponsored Programs and Procurement Grant Management Specialist, IS-1109, Grade9; $64,251 - $83,523 per year
Posting 23-93 High Energy Astrophysics Astrophysicist, IS-1330, Grades 12 - 14; $93,175 - $170,205 annually
Posting 23-90 SAO Human Resources Human Resources Specialist, IS-0201, Grades 11, 12; $77,738 - $11,128 annually
Posting 23-97 Optical and Infrared Astronomy Maintenance Worker, WG-4749, Grade 8; $24.51 to $28.59 per hour
Posting 23-92 Director's Office Associate Director Scientific Partnerships, SL-0000-00; $141,022 - $201,500 annually
Posting 23-100 Optical and Infrared Astronomy Public Affairs Specialist, IS-1035, Grade 13; $100,102 to $130,131 per year
Posting 23-99 High Energy Astrophysics Astrophysicist, IS-1330, Grade 12; $93,175 - $121,128 annually