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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/SPA1004AURA/JobBoard/93330e50-7b3a-4ba8-94f2-6f32360aa4e1/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=8a75c68b-ba42-44d4-87b0-b112eceb531b">https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/SPA1004AURA/JobBoard/93330e50-7b3a-4ba8-94f2-6f32360aa4e1/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=8a75c68b-ba42-44d4-87b0-b112eceb531b</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<h2 style="background:white"><span style="font-size:22.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151;font-weight:normal">Job Details<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151;font-weight:normal">Description<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151">The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) invites applications for a post-doctoral researcher position to work with Dr. Kevin Stevenson and collaborators, including Drs. Jeff Valenti,
Hannah Wakeford, and David Sing, on observational studies and atmospheric characterization of transiting exoplanets. This research will include data reduction, analysis, and interpretation of near-infrared (NIR) observations with the Spitzer and Hubble Space
Telescopes. Part of the time will be available for observation planning and support for the James Webb Space Telescope, independent research, and/or new projects in related areas. The nominal start date is Spring/Summer 2019. The initial appointment is for
two years, with possible renewals subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151">Located on Johns Hopkins University Campus in Baltimore, Maryland, STScI offers an excellent benefit package, competitive salaries, and a stimulating work environment. As the science
home of current and future NASA missions, STScI offers an active meeting and workshop schedule for a large community of scientists. Postdocs also have full access to STScI’s postdoctoral career mentoring program. STScI’s pay is commensurate to the year of
Ph.D and is consistent with other postdoc positions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151">Please direct any questions about the position to <a href="mailto:kbs@stsci.edu" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0F41B8">kbs@stsci.edu</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151">Applicants shall hold a Ph.D. degree in Astronomy, Physics, Planetary Science, or related fields at the start of the position. Expertise in one or more of the following areas in desirable:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Optical/NIR photometry and spectroscopy;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#515151;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Reduction and analysis of time-series data; and<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#515151;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Observation planning with space-based observatories.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151">Applicants should also be willing to pursue new projects, learn new skills, and work independently to bring these projects to fruition. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151">Prospective applicants should complete an on-line application through: <a href="https://stsci.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/46041" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0F41B8">https://stsci.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/46041</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151">The following materials are requested in a single PDF file: a brief cover letter detailing your research interests and relevant technical expertise, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications,
and a summary of previous and current research (limited to 3 pages). Complete applications received by December 7, 2018, will receive full consideration. Also, applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be submitted by December
14, 2018 via the on-line application system.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151">Candidates will be evaluated based on the following criteria:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Technical expertise and synergistic research interests with STScI collaborators (30%)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#515151;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Accomplishments, publications, and impact (30%)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#515151;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Research statement (20%)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#515151;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Letters of reference (20%)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151">Questions regarding the application process can be sent directly to <a href="mailto:careers@stsci.edu" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0F41B8">careers@stsci.edu</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151">STScI sees the diversity of our staff as a strategic priority in our desire to build a first-rate scientific community. We reflect that deep dedication in strongly encouraging women,
minorities, veterans and disabled individuals to apply for these opportunities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151">As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, STScI does not discriminate because of race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, lawful political
affiliations, veteran status, or mental or physical handicap. Veterans, disabled or wounded warriors needing assistance with the employment process can contact us at <a href="mailto:careers@stsci.edu" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0F41B8">careers@stsci.edu</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#515151">The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the
pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who
do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer,
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