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<p class="Default" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Postdoctoral Position in Transient and Multi-messenger Astronomy</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Data Science<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">The </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:blue">High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center
</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt">(HEASARC) and Time-domain Astronomy Coordination Hub (TACH) at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) invite applications for postdoctoral research positions in the fields of transient and/or multi-messenger astronomy.
Applicants should have a strong astronomy research track record and also deep expertise in the technical disciplines of full-stack software development, cloud computing, and data visualization. Experience in machine learning and/or time-series databases would
also be beneficial. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Successful applicants will join HEASARC/TACH and have a central role in shaping Goddard’s multi-messenger science output. This position is funded at 100% FTE. Approximately half of the applicant’s time will
be devoted to HEASARC/TACH, including activities such as software engineering, shaping next-generation Kafka-based NASA astronomy alert systems, pipeline development, and collaboration with Goddard-supported missions. The remainder of the applicant’s time
is available for self-driven research projects. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">GSFC is home to over 100 Ph.D. astronomers, including project teams for Swift, Fermi, NICER, NuSTAR, TESS, JWST, and Roman, as well as ample computational resources. GSFC is also a member of the LIGO Scientific
Collaboration. Through the Joint Space-Science Institute (JSI), GSFC is a partner in the Zwicky Transient Facility project. The successful applicants will also have the opportunity to apply for time on 4.3m Lowell Discovery Telescope in Happy Jack, AZ.
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">The positions are for two years, renewable for a third year upon mutual agreement, and will be hired through the University of Maryland, Baltimore County on the
</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:blue">CRESST II </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt">collaborative agreement with GSFC. The nominal starting date is in Fall 2021, but alternate dates are possible depending on availability. Candidates must have a
Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or a related field by the date of appointment. <o:p>
</o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Candidates should provide a cover letter, CV (including publication list), and a 3-page statement of research interests. Short-listed candidates will be asked to supply three letters of reference at a later
date. Completed applications received by Friday, April 30, 2021 will receive full consideration. All application materials and inquiries should be sent to:
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Transient and Multi-messenger Astronomy Data Science Postdoctoral Position</span></i><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">CRESST/UMBC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">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:11.5pt">Greenbelt, MD 20771, or<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<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><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:blue"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Salary and benefits are competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information about the proposed research, contact Dr. Judith Racusin (</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:blue"><a href="mailto:judith.racusin@nasa.gov">judith.racusin@nasa.gov</a></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:#656565">)</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt">.
For information on CRESST II or UMBC, contact Dr. Don Engel (</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:blue"><a href="mailto:donengel@umbc.edu">donengel@umbc.edu</a></span><span style="font-size:11.5pt">)</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:blue">.
</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt">UMBC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply. EOE/M/F/D/V. The TACH project and NASA/GSFC are committed to building a diverse group and encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities,
individuals with disabilities and veterans.<o:p></o:p></span></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">(301) 286-3063 / (301) 286-1681 (F)<o:p></o:p></p>
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