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<p class="Default" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><b>Postdoctoral Associate to Develop Data Analysis Techniques and Science Applications for LISA Mission
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to develop data analysis techniques and science applications for NASA’s participation in the upcoming ESA-led
Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission. The position consists of a postdoctoral appointment in UMBC’s Center for Space Sciences and Technology (CSST), funded by NASA through the Center for Research and Exploration in Space Sciences & Technology
II (CRESST II) cooperative agreement. The incumbent would conduct their work as a part of the Gravitational Astrophysics Laboratory at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD. Restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic may require
that the successful candidate work remotely, at least initially. We expect the incumbent to transition to on-site work once GSFC resumes on-site work in this category, but this expectation can be discussed as part of the hiring process.
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">The Goddard team is extensively involved in NASA’s preparations for LISA and in LISA Consortium research and development activities, with experts on source and waveform modelling, astrophysical data analysis
for detection and parameter estimation of sources, and instrumental hardware, data characterization and simulation efforts. The postdoc will work with Dr. John G Baker and colleagues on development and implementation of LISA data analysis algorithms and LISA
science analysis. We invite researchers with a strong background in data analysis and astrophysics as well as an interest in the exciting future of space-based gravitational wave science to apply. The pursuit of independent projects and new avenues for research
is highly encouraged by both NASA and UMBC, and the postdoc will be expected to publish papers and present research at appropriate conferences.
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Candidates for this position should have a Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, or a related field. UMBC is committed to inclusive excellence and innovation and strongly encourages applications from women,
minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. UMBC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">The position will remain available until filled. Applications received by January 31, 2021 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: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="Default" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Application materials should be submitted to:
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<p class="Default" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">CRESST/UMBC
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<p class="Default" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Mail Code 660.8, NASA/GSFC
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<p class="Default" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Greenbelt, MD 20771, or
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<p class="Default" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Via e-mail to
</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:blue"><a href="mailto:katherine.s.mckee@nasa.gov">katherine.s.mckee@nasa.gov</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Salary and benefits are competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information about the proposed research, contact Dr. John Baker (<span style="color:blue"><a href="mailto:john.g.baker@nasa.gov">john.g.baker@nasa.gov</a></span>).
For information on CRESST II or UMBC, contact Dr. Don Engel (<span style="color:blue"><a href="mailto:donengel@umbc.edu">donengel@umbc.edu</a></span>)<span style="color:blue">.
</span>UMBC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply. EOE/M/F/D/V.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Best,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Katie McKee<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">CRESST II Program Associate<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">(301) 286-3063 / (301) 286-1681 (F)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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