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<p class="MsoNormal">As an institutional member of the <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/pLfOCWLVXkUxwLLvlu6fkZsobGc1?domain=lsstdiscoveryalliance.org/">
LSST Discovery Alliance</a>, AAL would like to bring this unique opportunity to your attention. Note that the Fellowship can be taken up at any eligible scientific or academic institution of the applicant’s choosing, including
<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/4QPBCXLW2mUG7PP3phVhLGsWkS0y?domain=astronomyaustralia.org.au/">
AAL member institutions</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Announcement of Opportunity: Vera C. Rubin Astronomy Frontiers Fellowship</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>1. Program Overview<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The LSST Discovery Alliance (LSST-DA) announces the Call for Applications for the inaugural
<b>Vera C. Rubin Astronomy Frontiers Fellowship</b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Vera C. Rubin Frontiers Fellowship will support an exceptionally promising postdoctoral-level scientist who will pioneer the innovative application of AI/ML methods to analysis of data from the NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s Legacy
Survey of Space and Time (LSST). The Fellow will honor the legacy of Dr. Vera C. Rubin by conducting cutting-edge research using state-of-the-art computational infrastructure—specifically dedicated high-performance GPU hardware—while championing an inclusive,
collaborative scientific culture.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The LSST Discovery Alliance gratefully acknowledges NVIDIA’s generosity in providing the funding for this Fellowship, and for providing the Vera C. Rubin Astronomy Frontiers Fellow with compute and NVIDIA training resources.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>2. Award Details & Resources<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Fellowship will provide salary, benefits, and a research allowance for
<b>two years</b> through a grant to the Fellow’s chosen host institution:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1"><b>Stipend/Salary:</b> US$80,000 annually.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1"><b>Benefits:</b> Full health insurance and employee benefits provided at the host institution’s standard postdoctoral rate.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1"><b>Research & Travel Allowance:</b> US$12,000 annually allocated for research-related expenses, including conference travel, publications, and computing supplies.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1"><b>Dedicated GPU Hardware Allocation:</b> Guaranteed up to
<b>20% reserved access</b> to a dedicated <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/4YtfCYW8NocgoWWPGF9iJgsx964-?domain=resources.nvidia.com" target="_blank">
<b>NVIDIA DGX H200</b></a> <b>8-GPU server</b> hosted within the SLAC Shared Science Data Facility (S3DF), co-located with Rubin Observatory’s US Data Facility (USDF). Additional compute time may be requested via the Rubin Observatory Resource Allocation Committee
(RAC).<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l7 level1 lfo1"><b>Training & Community Leadership:</b> Full access to the
<b>NVIDIA Training Program</b>, including instructor-led workshops and up to 100 self-paced NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (DLI) course enrollments. The Fellow will dedicate up to 10% of their time engaging with the research community as an ambassador for AI-driven
astrophysics across the scientific community and at NVIDIA public events.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>3. Eligibility Criteria<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2"><b>Degree:</b> The Vera C. Rubin Astronomy Frontiers Fellowship is open to applicants who earned or will have earned their Ph.D. degree between January 1, 2019, and August 2027, in astronomy, physics, data
science, or related disciplines. Fellowship funding will be released upon confirmation that the Ph.D. has been granted or that all conditions for its granting have been met.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2"><b>Career Stage:</b> The opportunity is open to early-career/postdoctoral researchers demonstrating leadership potential in computational astrophysics, AI/ML methodologies, or big-data astronomy.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2"><b>Host Institution:</b> The Fellowship is tenable at any eligible scientific or academic institution proposed by the applicant. The applicant must obtain written agreement from a faculty or scientific staff
member to serve as mentor during the period of the Fellowship. The host institution must be able to accept awards without charging indirect costs (“overhead”). The awarding of this fellowship is contingent upon documented acceptance from the applicant’s host
institution which must be received by the LSST Discovery Alliance prior to the formal award letter. Preliminary indications of acceptance may be submitted with the application, but they will not substitute for the required institutional documentation.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2">The Fellowship is open to English-speaking citizens of all nations. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation,
or national origin. Women and members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2">Applicants must demonstrate that their research will be directly related to the
<a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/cMjaCZY1NqixnqqyOuysVAsBdPlc?domain=lsst.org/" target="_blank">Rubin Observatory’s Legacy Survey of Space and Time</a> and that they can accelerate their LSST research through a substantial allocation on the NVIDIA GPU cluster at the Stanford/SLAC Shared Data Facility. <o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>5. Important Dates and Deadlines<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">September 15, 2026: Application open<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">November 2, 2026, 7:00 PM EST (4:00 PM PDT, 23:00 UTC): Applications due<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">November 23, 2026, 7:00 PM EST (4:00 PM PST, 24:00 UTC): Letters of reference due only for candidates who advance to the next selection stage.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">February 1, 2027: Award offer made<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">March 2027: Public announcement of Fellowship offer<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>6. Application Components & Submission Guidelines<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Applications must be submitted electronically via the <a href="https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/mgsdC1WLPxcOwAAKvcYtp1sVhegD?domain=lsstdiscoveryalliance.submittable.com">
LSST-DA Application Portal</a> prior to <b>November 2, 2026, 7:00 PM EST (4:00 PM PDT, 23:00 UTC):</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A complete application package must include these materials in a single, pdf package:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level1 lfo4"><b>Curriculum Vitae:</b> Including education, awards, and professional service.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level1 lfo4"><b>Publication List:</b> Including key computational outputs/software packages. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l6 level1 lfo4"><b>Research & AI Proposal (Up to 5 Pages):</b><o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo5"><b>Summary of Prior Achievements:</b> Overview of contributions to astronomical research, computational frameworks, or AI/ML applications.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6"><b>Proposed Research Plan:</b> Description of the 2-year scientific program leveraging the Rubin-LSST data and dedicated NVIDIA DGX H200 GPU resources, including a quantitative estimate of total GPU server
time needed.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6"><b>Community Engagement Plan:</b> Proposal for championing inclusive practices, open science, and sharing AI/ML methodologies with the broader Rubin community.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7">Letter of commitment from local mentor at the proposed host institution.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7"><b>Names and contact info for 3 Letters of Reference:</b> Letters will be requested for candidates who advance to the final stage and should be e-mailed to
<a href="mailto:agabela@lsst-da.org">agabela@lsst-da.org</a> by November 23, 2026, 7:00 PM EST (4:00 PM PST, 24:00 UTC).<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>7. Evaluation Criteria<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Candidates must meet the following requirements:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo8">A proven track record of data-intensive research in astronomy, specifically utilizing AI or machine learning. Direct relevance to or clear applicability for LSST is a plus.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo8">A compelling research project that effectively leverages the computational resources provided by this grant, including high-performance, AI-optimized GPU hardware and access to Rubin LSST data.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo8">Demonstrated experience in community engagement through organizing events (e.g., hackathons, workshops), developing educational resources (e.g., tutorials, documentation), or designing training activities
along with a clear plan for broadening access to LSST data-intensive research.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal">Evaluation of candidates will be based on the following criteria:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l8 level1 lfo9">The originality and scientific merit of the proposed research project.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l8 level1 lfo9">The feasibility of the project and the candidate’s qualifications to execute it successfully.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l8 level1 lfo9">Full and promising use of the NVIDIA computing resources.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l8 level1 lfo9">The creativity, appropriateness, and potential impact of the community engagement proposal — particularly its capacity to reach a broad and diverse user base and meaningfully expand access to AI-driven scientific
research with LSST data.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>8. Contact Information & Program Inquiries<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For questions regarding the Fellowship application process, please contact Ana Gabela at
<a href="mailto:agabela@lsst-da.org">agabela@lsst-da.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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