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Astronomy Job Boards

A list of the top job boards to source professionals in astronomy.
By Carolin Hewitt, Updated Feb 20, 2024
A radio telescope against the starry night sky.

Sourcing qualified professionals for roles in the field of astronomy can be aided by the use of niche job boards as these allow employers to promote their job vacancies to a highly targeted audience. While your recruitment strategy should include more channels than only job posting sites, it is worth selecting which job boards to use with care.

To help make the selection process easier, we compiled a list of the top niche and general options that work well for sourcing astronomers and professionals for related roles. We also included free and paid options to offer a choice for different budget requirements.

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Best Astronomy Job Boards:

Rank

Job Board

Pricing*

1.CASCA Job Board

Free.

2.CAP Job Board

From C$65.00 /post.

3.Physics World Jobs

Free and paid options.

4.Inspire Job Board

Free.

5.myScience Job Portal

From C$596.00 +tax /post.

6.Job Bank

Free.

7.LinkedIn

Free and paid options.

8.Indeed

Free and paid options.

9.Google for Jobs

Free.

*Companies may offer monthly, annual, and bulk discounts.

FAQs:

What are the best astronomy job boards for Canada?

Who hires astronomers?

Organizations that employ astronomers include universities, research facilities, observatories, planetariums, and aerospace companies.

Are astronomy jobs in demand?

According to Job Bank's labor market information, job prospects for astronomers are moderate in British Columbia and good in Ontario, with no data available for the outlook in other regions in Canada.

How do I become an astronomer in BC?

To become an astronomer you will need to obtain a degree and postgraduate qualification in the field. These studies can be pursued at the University of British Columbia.

What is the highest-paying job in astronomy?

According to SciJournal.org, the highest-paying astronomy jobs include associate professor, meteorologist, astronomy research scientist, and astrophysicist.

Where can I post astronomy jobs for free?

  • CASCA Job Board.
  • Physics World Jobs.
  • Inspire Job Board.
  • Job Bank.
  • LinkedIn.
  • Indeed.
  • Google for Jobs.

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