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<p class="Default" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Postdoctoral Position in Multi-Wavelength Studies of Supernova Remnants<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="Default"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Applications are now being accepted for a Postdoctoral Associate, to work in the X-ray Astrophysics Laboratory at
<i>NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) </i>in Greenbelt, MD. The position is funded through the
<i>University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) </i>and the <i>Center for Research and Exploration in Space Sciences & Technology II (CRESST II)</i>. The start date is flexible but with a preferred start on or before September 1, 2021.
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The Postdoctoral Associate will work with Dr. Brian Williams on studies of supernovae and supernova remnants across multiple wavelengths. Dr. Williams has ample observational
projects in need of analysis and publication; the postdoc will be encouraged to not only work with these new and archival data but also to apply for new observational and/or funding proposals. The pursuit of independent projects and new avenues for research
is highly encouraged. The postdoc will be encouraged to publish papers and present research at appropriate conferences, and will be financially supported in doing so.
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Candidates for this position should have a Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy, or Astrophysics, with prior experience in high energy astrophysics scientific research. The position includes
a competitive salary and funding for travel, computing equipment, publications, and moving expenses. The initial funding for this position will be for two years, with the possibility of extension depending on performance and funding.
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The position will remain available until filled. Applications received by December 31, 2020 will receive best consideration. Each applicant should send a Curriculum Vita, list
of publications, statement of research interests, and contact information for three references to:
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<p class="Default" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Application materials should be submitted to:</span></i></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">SNR Postdoc<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">CRESST/UMCP<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Mail Code 660.8, NASA/GSFC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Greenbelt, MD 20771, or<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Via e-mail to
<a href="mailto:katherine.s.mckee@nasa.gov">katherine.s.mckee@nasa.gov</a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Technical information concerning the research should be directed to Dr. Brian Williams (<a href="mailto:brian.j.williams@nasa.gov">brian.j.williams@nasa.gov</a>). For information
on UMCP’s Department of Astronomy and CRESST II, please contact Dr. Tracy Huard (<a href="mailto:thuard@umd.edu">thuard@umd.edu</a>).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;color:#2D2D2D">The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and
regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by
the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.</span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Best,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Katie McKee<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">CRESST II Program Associate<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline">Pronouns: She, Her, Hers<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:katherine.s.mckee@nasa.gov"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">katherine.s.mckee@nasa.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(301) 286-3063 / (301) 286-1681 (F)<o:p></o:p></p>
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