CEDAR email: Job Poossibility at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center

[Adams, Mitzi L. (MSFC-ST13)]

Upcoming Heliophysics/Planetary Science Civil Servant Position at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center
An exciting Civil Servant position (permanent) is to be offered by the Heliophysics and Planetary Science Branch at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama.   The selected scientist will conduct research and develop applications to straddle the disciplines of heliophysics and planetary science, joining more than 30 other federal employees, academic staff, and contractors supporting solar physics, space-weather, and planetary science efforts within the Branch, which is part of the Science and Technology Office at MSFC.  MSFC has significant strengths in suborbital missions for heliophysics, advanced propulsion development (including solar sails), in-house development of scientific camera systems, and numerous calibration and testing facilities.  The incumbent will have the opportunity to gain experience in tests and operations in the Low Energy Electron and Ion Facility (LEEIF), which is utilized for the development, test, and calibration of charged-particle instruments.  In addition, that scientist will have a leading and significant role in operations of and improvements to the Dusty Plasma Lab.
This Research Astrophysicist position will be offered to researchers and technical authorities with experience in spectroscopy and fields with emphasis on the development of experimental and analytical techniques, theories, and observations that can be used to improve our understanding of planetary environments and dust.  The selected candidate will participate as a Principal and/or Co-Investigator for future investigations in the space-weather effects on planetary environments, with responsibility for leading and directing the work of multidisciplinary teams of scientists.  The candidate will have opportunities to lead the development of research proposals for new activities, execute funded projects, and share accomplishments through conference participation and appropriate peer-reviewed literature.
Formal announcement of the position is expected to appear on USAJobs (www.usajobs.gov) on or about November 14 or 15, 2024 (this could change) under the category of Research Astrophysicist, AST Fields and Particles (Direct Hire), GS-1330-14/15.  Grade level will be dependent on the qualifications of the candidate.  Locate the announcement on USAJobs by searching with keyword NASA and location of Huntsville, Alabama.  Applications are only accepted through the USAJobs portal.  Candidates are encouraged to create a USAJobs profile well in advance to populate their resume and they may also subscribe to USAJobs email alerts.  Informal inquiries can be directed to Dr. Adam Kobelski, adam.kobelski at nasa.gov, 256-961-7610.

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