Summary
Maja Jabłońska is an astronomy-focused researcher and software engineer beginning her PhD at ANU with nine years of professional experience that spans research in time-domain astrophysics and practical software development. She holds an MSc in Astronomy from the University of Warsaw and a BEng in Computer Science, combining astrophysical data analysis (Gaia variability/transient work) with machine learning and engineering skills. Currently a research assistant at UniverseTBD and formerly part of Gaia DPAC CU7, she has taught numerical methods and contributed to observational projects including a summer placement at ESO. Beyond academia, Maja has built industry experience as a software engineer and contributed to ML community initiatives (ML in PL), reflecting a knack for translating research problems into reproducible code and outreach. Known for an unusual blend of video game–driven curiosity and rigorous data science, she bridges scientific inquiry and robust software practices.
9 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Australian National University
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Science, Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Science at Warsaw University of Technology
Master of Science - MS, Astronomy, Master of Science - MS, Astronomy at University of Warsaw
German, English, Polish