*A job as an Astrophysicist falls under the broader career category of Astronomers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.
Job Description
for Astronomers :
Observe, research, and interpret astronomical phenomena to increase basic knowledge or apply such information to practical problems.
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