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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Upcoming Heliophysics/Planetary Science Civil Servant Position at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">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<b> </b>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">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@nasa.gov, 256-961-7610.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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