Career Profile Questions

The AAS Committee on the Status of Women in Astronomy (CSWA), the AAS Committee on Employment, and Astrobites continue to compile dozens of interviews highlighting the diversity of career trajectories available to astronomers both inside and outside of academia.

We'd like to hear from you, too! You are welcome to share advice and lessons learned as you advanced and pivoted during your career journey. Please pick the questions that you feel are the most relevant to your path, and those you know provide the best information for those seeking employment or exploring options for astronomy-powered jobs.

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IS YOUR JOB ON THIS INFOGRAPHIC?

The AAS Committee on Employment thanks the American Geosciences Institute (AGI) for permission to use and adapt their Workforce Infographic for the astronomical sciences. The AGI team: Kathleen Cantner, illustrator; Heather Houlton and Abigail Seadler, content. The illustrator for the AAS: Gregg Dinderman.

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CONTACT INFORMATION AND INFOGRAPHIC TITLE

First Name

Middle Initial

Last Name

Your Current Affiliation / Institution

Phone Number

Primary Email Address

If your job title is on the infographic, please let us know what it is. If it isn't, let us know what you recommend for additional titles, career domains, etc.

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Please share your comments about the infographic and/or suggestions for improvement with the AAS Committee on Employment.

YOUR PROFILE: ALL ABOUT YOU

What city/state/country do you live/work in?

What is the highest degree in astronomy/physics you have received?

What is/was your ultimate/final academic position in your science?

What do you do for fun?

JOB DESCRIPTION

What field do you currently work in?

What is the job title for your current position? How long have you been at this position?

What is the name of your company/institution/organization?

What has been your career path since you completed your degree?

If applicable: What were the most important factors that led you to leave astronomy research and/or academia?

If you have made a career change, what was your age at the time?

How many hours do you work in a week?

What is your approximate salary?

Are you ok with sharing your salary info in your public career profile? 🛈

Yes

Any comments about salaries in general?

Describe a typical day at work.