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NSF-Simons AI Institute for the Sky (SkAI)
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NSF-Simons AI Institute for the Sky (SkAI), funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the Simons Foundation.

Solving fundamental and emerging multiscale problems at the forefront of astrophysics and foundational AI.
The SkAI Institute's Data Science Preceptor Program application deadline is coming up on November 14, 2025. Check out Lindsay House's experience as a SkAI Postdoctoral Preceptor and apply today! datascience.uchicago.edu/about/jobs/p... | lindsayinthehouse.bsky.social; @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 10:26 PM
The SkAI Institute has 3 types of postdoctoral positions open for AY2026-27. SkAI brings together astrophysics and AI researchers to advance both fields through cross-disciplinary collaboration and serves as a nexus for further development of a nationwide Astro-AI community: skai-institute.org/jobs/
October 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
We're looking for Data Science Preceptors in partnership with University of Chicago's (UC) @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social and the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC)! Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2025, and will continue until all available positions are filled. apply.interfolio.com/175201
October 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
SkAI and @nitmb.bsky.social held a ribbon cutting ceremony with a visit from @durbin.senate.gov, celebrating our space for interdisciplinary innovation and collaboration. Thank you to Sen. Durbin for his continued advocacy for Illinoisans in terms of higher ed advancements! Pic credit: Ben Stemen
August 28, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The SkAI Institute is hosting its inaugural conference, Open SkAI 2025, from September 2–5 at the historic (formerly) John Hancock Center in Chicago. Check out updated details at sites.northwestern.edu/skaiconferen... Register for the conference by August 11 and share with your networks!
July 23, 2025 at 9:41 PM
@skai-institute.bsky.social‬ is hosting Open SkAI 2025 (9/2-5/2025), which will bring together Astro and AI scholars/scientists, postdocs/graduate students & industry partners. The registration deadline is 8/11. Learn more: sites.northwestern.edu/skaiconferen...
#astro #AI #conference
June 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Congratulations to Nabeel Rehemtulla, astronomy PhD candidate at Northwestern University (NU), for receiving @tgsatnu.bsky.social's Presidential Fellowship, and for his induction into the Northwestern Society of Fellows. www.tgs.northwestern.edu/funding/fell...
May 14, 2025 at 7:28 PM