NSF-Simons AI Institute for Cosmic Origins (CosmicAI)
@nsfsimonscosmicai.bsky.social
Funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the Simons Foundation. Driving AI innovation to explore cosmic origins and make astronomy more accessible and collaborative.
We’re hiring! CosmicAI seeks to hire a postdoctoral fellow to conduct research on active galactic nuclei and their host galaxies.
Based at NSF NOIRLab.
Apply by Friday, December 5, 2025 for priority consideration. Learn more shorturl.at/9Ar00 @simonsfoundation.org @utaustin.bsky.social
Based at NSF NOIRLab.
Apply by Friday, December 5, 2025 for priority consideration. Learn more shorturl.at/9Ar00 @simonsfoundation.org @utaustin.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
We’re hiring! CosmicAI seeks to hire a postdoctoral fellow to conduct research on active galactic nuclei and their host galaxies.
Based at NSF NOIRLab.
Apply by Friday, December 5, 2025 for priority consideration. Learn more shorturl.at/9Ar00 @simonsfoundation.org @utaustin.bsky.social
Based at NSF NOIRLab.
Apply by Friday, December 5, 2025 for priority consideration. Learn more shorturl.at/9Ar00 @simonsfoundation.org @utaustin.bsky.social
CosmicAI is featured in @taccutexas.bsky.social y.social's magazine Texascale! Read “CosmicAI Institute Tackles Universe’s Deepest Mysteries” to explore cutting-edge work in AI & astronomy texascale.org/2025/feature... @simonsfoundation.org @utaustin.bsky.social @thenrao.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
CosmicAI is featured in @taccutexas.bsky.social y.social's magazine Texascale! Read “CosmicAI Institute Tackles Universe’s Deepest Mysteries” to explore cutting-edge work in AI & astronomy texascale.org/2025/feature... @simonsfoundation.org @utaustin.bsky.social @thenrao.bsky.social
Call for CosmicAI Seed Funding Proposals: Submission for 2025-26 is Open! CosmicAI invites the submission of proposals for novel research projects at the intersection of AI/machine learning and astronomy.
Abstract Submission: Due December 8, 2025, 5 PM CT. Learn more cosmicai.org/news/now-acc...
Abstract Submission: Due December 8, 2025, 5 PM CT. Learn more cosmicai.org/news/now-acc...
November 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Call for CosmicAI Seed Funding Proposals: Submission for 2025-26 is Open! CosmicAI invites the submission of proposals for novel research projects at the intersection of AI/machine learning and astronomy.
Abstract Submission: Due December 8, 2025, 5 PM CT. Learn more cosmicai.org/news/now-acc...
Abstract Submission: Due December 8, 2025, 5 PM CT. Learn more cosmicai.org/news/now-acc...
Upcoming Hybrid Seminar - this Wed Nov 12th at 11 AM CT / 12PM ET!
Disentangling Cosmology from Observational Artifacts with Kyle Dawson and Tyler Hagen (University of Utah)
Zoom & in person University of Utah (WEB 3780 - Evans Conference room in SCI)
cosmicai.org/events
@simonsfoundation.org
Disentangling Cosmology from Observational Artifacts with Kyle Dawson and Tyler Hagen (University of Utah)
Zoom & in person University of Utah (WEB 3780 - Evans Conference room in SCI)
cosmicai.org/events
@simonsfoundation.org
November 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Upcoming Hybrid Seminar - this Wed Nov 12th at 11 AM CT / 12PM ET!
Disentangling Cosmology from Observational Artifacts with Kyle Dawson and Tyler Hagen (University of Utah)
Zoom & in person University of Utah (WEB 3780 - Evans Conference room in SCI)
cosmicai.org/events
@simonsfoundation.org
Disentangling Cosmology from Observational Artifacts with Kyle Dawson and Tyler Hagen (University of Utah)
Zoom & in person University of Utah (WEB 3780 - Evans Conference room in SCI)
cosmicai.org/events
@simonsfoundation.org
We’re hiring! CosmicAI seeks to hire a postdoctoral fellow to help initiate a new comprehensive research program to foster foundational advancements in AI through the analysis and processing of astronomical data at @thenrao.bsky.social
Location: UVA
App deadline: Dec 19
cosmicai.org/jobs/cosmica...
Location: UVA
App deadline: Dec 19
cosmicai.org/jobs/cosmica...
November 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We’re hiring! CosmicAI seeks to hire a postdoctoral fellow to help initiate a new comprehensive research program to foster foundational advancements in AI through the analysis and processing of astronomical data at @thenrao.bsky.social
Location: UVA
App deadline: Dec 19
cosmicai.org/jobs/cosmica...
Location: UVA
App deadline: Dec 19
cosmicai.org/jobs/cosmica...
It’s official, our panel "Revolutionizing Astronomy with Next Generation Big Data" has been accepted to @sxsw.com 2026! Thank you to everyone who supported our work!
Panelists: Stella Offner, Paul Torrey, @stephajuneau.bsky.social, & @niall2.bsky.social
Learn more schedule.sxsw.com/events/PP116...
Panelists: Stella Offner, Paul Torrey, @stephajuneau.bsky.social, & @niall2.bsky.social
Learn more schedule.sxsw.com/events/PP116...
November 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
It’s official, our panel "Revolutionizing Astronomy with Next Generation Big Data" has been accepted to @sxsw.com 2026! Thank you to everyone who supported our work!
Panelists: Stella Offner, Paul Torrey, @stephajuneau.bsky.social, & @niall2.bsky.social
Learn more schedule.sxsw.com/events/PP116...
Panelists: Stella Offner, Paul Torrey, @stephajuneau.bsky.social, & @niall2.bsky.social
Learn more schedule.sxsw.com/events/PP116...
Upcoming Hybrid Seminar - Oct 29 at 11 AM CT/12PM ET! Finding Exotic Transients in the Era of Big Data (Sebastian Gomez-UT Austin) & Time-Series Modeling of High-Resolution Radio Spectra (Josh Taylor-Oden Institute)
Zoom & in person @utaustin.bsky.social
Breakfast tacos served!🌮
cosmicai.org/events
Zoom & in person @utaustin.bsky.social
Breakfast tacos served!🌮
cosmicai.org/events
October 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Upcoming Hybrid Seminar - Oct 29 at 11 AM CT/12PM ET! Finding Exotic Transients in the Era of Big Data (Sebastian Gomez-UT Austin) & Time-Series Modeling of High-Resolution Radio Spectra (Josh Taylor-Oden Institute)
Zoom & in person @utaustin.bsky.social
Breakfast tacos served!🌮
cosmicai.org/events
Zoom & in person @utaustin.bsky.social
Breakfast tacos served!🌮
cosmicai.org/events
CosmicAI PhD Students Alex Garcia (University of Virginia) and @sebajoe.bsky.social (UT Austin) representing us at SAIL!
@simonsfoundation.org @uvapress.bsky.social @utaustin.bsky.social
@simonsfoundation.org @uvapress.bsky.social @utaustin.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 5:52 PM
CosmicAI PhD Students Alex Garcia (University of Virginia) and @sebajoe.bsky.social (UT Austin) representing us at SAIL!
@simonsfoundation.org @uvapress.bsky.social @utaustin.bsky.social
@simonsfoundation.org @uvapress.bsky.social @utaustin.bsky.social
CosmicAI PI and Director Stella Offner presenting during day 3 of the Summit for AI Institutes Leadership (SAIL) 2025 with NSF AI Institutes Virtual Organization (AIVO)! Stella spoke about leveraging AI Institute collaboration for advocacy.
@simonsfoundation.org @utaustin.bsky.social
@simonsfoundation.org @utaustin.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM
CosmicAI PI and Director Stella Offner presenting during day 3 of the Summit for AI Institutes Leadership (SAIL) 2025 with NSF AI Institutes Virtual Organization (AIVO)! Stella spoke about leveraging AI Institute collaboration for advocacy.
@simonsfoundation.org @utaustin.bsky.social
@simonsfoundation.org @utaustin.bsky.social
CosmicAI Ph.D Student Sebastian Joseph is representing us at SAIL! He discusses his research on benchmarking large language models for astro-specific computing and visualization tasks.
@sebajoe.bsky.social @simonsfoundation.org @utaustin.bsky.social
@sebajoe.bsky.social @simonsfoundation.org @utaustin.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 1:36 PM
CosmicAI Ph.D Student Sebastian Joseph is representing us at SAIL! He discusses his research on benchmarking large language models for astro-specific computing and visualization tasks.
@sebajoe.bsky.social @simonsfoundation.org @utaustin.bsky.social
@sebajoe.bsky.social @simonsfoundation.org @utaustin.bsky.social
CosmicAI PhD Student Alex Garcia from the University of Virginia is representing us at SAIL! He discusses his research on understanding galaxy formation and evolution using numerical simulations. @simonsfoundation.org @uvapress.bsky.social #astronomy #AI4science
October 22, 2025 at 5:35 PM
CosmicAI PhD Student Alex Garcia from the University of Virginia is representing us at SAIL! He discusses his research on understanding galaxy formation and evolution using numerical simulations. @simonsfoundation.org @uvapress.bsky.social #astronomy #AI4science
CosmicAI Co-Director @mattlease.bsky.social speaking on a panel at SAIL 2025 on effective university-industry partnerships in advancing AI research and innovation. @simonsfoundation.org @utaustin.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
CosmicAI Co-Director @mattlease.bsky.social speaking on a panel at SAIL 2025 on effective university-industry partnerships in advancing AI research and innovation. @simonsfoundation.org @utaustin.bsky.social
CosmicAI PI and Director Stella Offner speaking on day 2 of the Summit for AI Institutes Leadership (SAIL) 2025 - discussing all things collaboration, and welcoming GSRs and PostDocs! @simonsfoundation.org
October 22, 2025 at 1:07 PM
CosmicAI PI and Director Stella Offner speaking on day 2 of the Summit for AI Institutes Leadership (SAIL) 2025 - discussing all things collaboration, and welcoming GSRs and PostDocs! @simonsfoundation.org
CosmicAI's Managing Director @pcmhatre.bsky.social discussed his work during year one of CosmicAI at the Managing Director’s SIG panel!
Talked about @nsfsimonscosmicai.bsky.social’s first year at the Managing Director’s SIG panel.
October 21, 2025 at 7:27 PM
CosmicAI's Managing Director @pcmhatre.bsky.social discussed his work during year one of CosmicAI at the Managing Director’s SIG panel!
CosmicAI is at the Summit for AI Institutes Leadership (SAIL) 2025! SAIL fosters significant interactions, discussions, and connections among the AI Institutes’ researchers and staff.
Comms Director Jane Bernhard presented on the institute's comms strategy & brand advice
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Comms Director Jane Bernhard presented on the institute's comms strategy & brand advice
@simonsfoundation.org
Jane Bernhard, @nsfsimonscosmicai.bsky.social’s Comms Director presented on the Institute’s communications strategy and content at #SAIL2025
October 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
CosmicAI is at the Summit for AI Institutes Leadership (SAIL) 2025! SAIL fosters significant interactions, discussions, and connections among the AI Institutes’ researchers and staff.
Comms Director Jane Bernhard presented on the institute's comms strategy & brand advice
@simonsfoundation.org
Comms Director Jane Bernhard presented on the institute's comms strategy & brand advice
@simonsfoundation.org
We’re hiring! CosmicAI invites applications for two Postdoctoral Fellow positions in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for scientific discovery.
Position 1 – Theoretical and Methodological Advances
Position 2 – Model Development and Data Analysis
Learn more cosmicai.org/jobs/cosmica...
Position 1 – Theoretical and Methodological Advances
Position 2 – Model Development and Data Analysis
Learn more cosmicai.org/jobs/cosmica...
October 16, 2025 at 9:11 PM
We’re hiring! CosmicAI invites applications for two Postdoctoral Fellow positions in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for scientific discovery.
Position 1 – Theoretical and Methodological Advances
Position 2 – Model Development and Data Analysis
Learn more cosmicai.org/jobs/cosmica...
Position 1 – Theoretical and Methodological Advances
Position 2 – Model Development and Data Analysis
Learn more cosmicai.org/jobs/cosmica...
Upcoming Hybrid Seminar - Oct 15th, 11AM CT! Encoding of Spectra and Time Series (Peter Melchior - Princeton University) & Strategies for variance reduction in spectral unmixing (Jordan Bryan, UVA) Zoom & in person at UVA's Astronomy Building cosmicai.org/events @simonsfoundation.org
October 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Upcoming Hybrid Seminar - Oct 15th, 11AM CT! Encoding of Spectra and Time Series (Peter Melchior - Princeton University) & Strategies for variance reduction in spectral unmixing (Jordan Bryan, UVA) Zoom & in person at UVA's Astronomy Building cosmicai.org/events @simonsfoundation.org
Viviana Acquaviva (Professor of physics at the City University of New York) delivering a Special Hybrid CosmicAI Seminar on Learning from simulations using ML/AI tools
@simonsfoundation.org @utaustin.bsky.social @cuny.edu
@simonsfoundation.org @utaustin.bsky.social @cuny.edu
September 30, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Viviana Acquaviva (Professor of physics at the City University of New York) delivering a Special Hybrid CosmicAI Seminar on Learning from simulations using ML/AI tools
@simonsfoundation.org @utaustin.bsky.social @cuny.edu
@simonsfoundation.org @utaustin.bsky.social @cuny.edu
Upcoming Hybrid Seminar - Oct 1, 11AM CT!
Machine Learning for Reviewer-Proposal Matching in ALMA Distributed Peer Review (John Carpenter - ALMA) & Compound AI Systems: How Publisher AI Helps Researchers (Dustin Smith - hum.works)
cosmicai.org/events
@thenrao.bsky.social @simonsfoundation.org
Machine Learning for Reviewer-Proposal Matching in ALMA Distributed Peer Review (John Carpenter - ALMA) & Compound AI Systems: How Publisher AI Helps Researchers (Dustin Smith - hum.works)
cosmicai.org/events
@thenrao.bsky.social @simonsfoundation.org
September 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Upcoming Hybrid Seminar - Oct 1, 11AM CT!
Machine Learning for Reviewer-Proposal Matching in ALMA Distributed Peer Review (John Carpenter - ALMA) & Compound AI Systems: How Publisher AI Helps Researchers (Dustin Smith - hum.works)
cosmicai.org/events
@thenrao.bsky.social @simonsfoundation.org
Machine Learning for Reviewer-Proposal Matching in ALMA Distributed Peer Review (John Carpenter - ALMA) & Compound AI Systems: How Publisher AI Helps Researchers (Dustin Smith - hum.works)
cosmicai.org/events
@thenrao.bsky.social @simonsfoundation.org
Exciting news! Introducing AstroVisBench: A Code Benchmark for Scientific Computing and Visualization in Astronomy!
A new benchmark developed by researchers at the NSF-Simons AI Institute for Cosmic Origins is testing how well LLMs implement scientific workflows in astronomy and visualize results.
A new benchmark developed by researchers at the NSF-Simons AI Institute for Cosmic Origins is testing how well LLMs implement scientific workflows in astronomy and visualize results.
September 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Exciting news! Introducing AstroVisBench: A Code Benchmark for Scientific Computing and Visualization in Astronomy!
A new benchmark developed by researchers at the NSF-Simons AI Institute for Cosmic Origins is testing how well LLMs implement scientific workflows in astronomy and visualize results.
A new benchmark developed by researchers at the NSF-Simons AI Institute for Cosmic Origins is testing how well LLMs implement scientific workflows in astronomy and visualize results.
We’re hiring a CosmicAI Postdoctoral Fellow at UT Austin! CosmicAI seeks to hire a postdoctoral fellow to conduct research modeling the astrochemistry of astrophysical systems.
Duration: 2 Years (possible renewal for 3rd)
Apply Sept 23-Nov 17 2025
www.cosmicai.org/jobs @utaustin.bsky.social
Duration: 2 Years (possible renewal for 3rd)
Apply Sept 23-Nov 17 2025
www.cosmicai.org/jobs @utaustin.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
We’re hiring a CosmicAI Postdoctoral Fellow at UT Austin! CosmicAI seeks to hire a postdoctoral fellow to conduct research modeling the astrochemistry of astrophysical systems.
Duration: 2 Years (possible renewal for 3rd)
Apply Sept 23-Nov 17 2025
www.cosmicai.org/jobs @utaustin.bsky.social
Duration: 2 Years (possible renewal for 3rd)
Apply Sept 23-Nov 17 2025
www.cosmicai.org/jobs @utaustin.bsky.social
Special Hybrid CosmicAI Seminar Sept 24th 12-1pm CT!
Title: Learning from simulations using ML/AI tools
Speaker: Viviana Acquaviva (associate professor of physics at the City University of New York)
Venue: Zoom & in person at UT, PMA 15.216B
www.cosmicai.org/events
Title: Learning from simulations using ML/AI tools
Speaker: Viviana Acquaviva (associate professor of physics at the City University of New York)
Venue: Zoom & in person at UT, PMA 15.216B
www.cosmicai.org/events
September 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Special Hybrid CosmicAI Seminar Sept 24th 12-1pm CT!
Title: Learning from simulations using ML/AI tools
Speaker: Viviana Acquaviva (associate professor of physics at the City University of New York)
Venue: Zoom & in person at UT, PMA 15.216B
www.cosmicai.org/events
Title: Learning from simulations using ML/AI tools
Speaker: Viviana Acquaviva (associate professor of physics at the City University of New York)
Venue: Zoom & in person at UT, PMA 15.216B
www.cosmicai.org/events
Upcoming Hybrid Seminar - Sept 17 @ 11AM CT! Accelerating (Astro)chemical discovery with machine learned atomistic models and Computer Vision for Scientific Discovery (Kelvin Lee, NVIDIA) & Computer Vision for Scientific Discovery (Zezhou Cheng, UVA) www.cosmicai.org/events @thenrao.bsky.social
September 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Upcoming Hybrid Seminar - Sept 17 @ 11AM CT! Accelerating (Astro)chemical discovery with machine learned atomistic models and Computer Vision for Scientific Discovery (Kelvin Lee, NVIDIA) & Computer Vision for Scientific Discovery (Zezhou Cheng, UVA) www.cosmicai.org/events @thenrao.bsky.social
New research from CosmicAI led by UT Austin Researchers Keith Poletti, Stella Offner, and Rachel Ward tested whether a new type of neural networks can predict future states from simulated telescope images. Read the paper: arxiv.org/abs/2507.23662 @utaustin.bsky.social @simonsfoundation.org
August 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
New research from CosmicAI led by UT Austin Researchers Keith Poletti, Stella Offner, and Rachel Ward tested whether a new type of neural networks can predict future states from simulated telescope images. Read the paper: arxiv.org/abs/2507.23662 @utaustin.bsky.social @simonsfoundation.org