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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#010101">Postbaccalaureate Positions in Instrument Modeling, Atmospheric Modeling, and Laboratory Studies
with the NASA Sellers Exoplanet Environments Collaboration (SEEC)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#010101">Applications are now being accepted for multiple short-term postbaccalaureate research positions to support the Sellers Exoplanet Environments Collaboration at NASA/Goddard Space
Flight Center (NASA/GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD. The position is funded through the Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA) and
</span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://cresst2.umd.edu/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">the Center for Research and Exploration in Space Science and Technology II</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#010101">
(CRESST II). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#010101">The
</span><span style="color:black"><a href="file:///C:/Users/ksmckee/Desktop/Recruitments/2021/SEEC%20Recruitment/seec.gsfc.nasa.gov"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Sellers Exoplanet Environments Collaboration</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#010101">
team develops cross-disciplinary science and instrumentation models and analysis tools to assist in the exploration of exoplanet environments. The innovations and discoveries enabled here contribute to our understanding of our place in the universe and guide
the development of future missions that will search for Earth-like planets around other stars.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#010101">Positions available with the Sellers Exoplanet Environments Collaboration span a variety of research areas. Successful candidates will be chosen to work full-time on one of the
research areas listed below. Recent graduates with expertise coding in any of the below areas are invited to apply. We encourage applicants who are considering applying to a graduate program in astrophysics, planetary science, or related disciplines in the
near future, and who wish to expand their research experience in the interim to also apply.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#010101">1) Area #1: Assist in developing a Python software framework to simulate spectroscopic exoplanet data acquired with a suite of novel instrument technologies. Previous experience
data simulation or analysis is required.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#010101">2) Area #2: Assist in developing planet atmosphere forward model and retrieval algorithms to examine the scientific return from simulated and future data products. Results from
these data simulations and analysis will facilitate design trade studies to inform technology investments and laboratory demonstrations. Previous experience in modeling or analyzing planetary atmospheres is required.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#010101">3) Area #3: Perform either 3-D climate model simulations of exoplanet atmospheres, in order to produce observables for missions like JWST and ground-based telescopes like ELTs,
and/or modify a 1-D photochemistry code to apply for terrestrial and Neptune-like planets and generate observables like transit and reflection spectra. Previous experience in modeling or analyzing planetary atmospheres is required.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#010101">4) Area #4: Assist in laboratory measurements of high-temperature gas-phase species and low-temperature ices, in order to determine optical properties and improve spectral modeling
tools. Previous laboratory classwork, either in chemistry or physics, is required. Technical experience with vacuum systems and FTS/FTIR would be a major advantage.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#010101">5) Area #5: Assist in facilitating the development of the open-source software catalog and repository for exoplanet research software called the Exoplanet Modeling and Analysis
Center (EMAC) by helping to recruit and ingest new resources, produce and advertise tutorials on new tools, and work on expanding the database structure and functionality of the catalog. Previous experience in Python coding is required, experience with CSS
and Java web design and/or exoplanet modeling is a plus. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#010101">General Position Requirements</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#010101"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Soon or recent graduate with bachelor’s degree in astronomy, physics, or a related science or engineering discipline;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:#010101;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Significant experience in scientific programming (Python in particular is a major plus) OR physical/chemical laboratory work;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:#010101;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Available to work on-site at NASA/GSFC for 40 hours/week. Working onsite is required and/or preferable in most cases though working remotely may be possible and can be discussed as part of the
hiring process; and<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="color:#010101;margin-top:6.0pt;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:12.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Able to pass a security and background check in order to obtain a badge to access NASA/GSFC.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#010101">Instructions to Apply</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#010101"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">The positions will remain available until filled. Applications received by March 1, 2022, will receive best consideration.
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#010101">To apply, each applicant should send the following:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Your ranked top two preferences between the five areas listed above;
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Curriculum Vitae;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:#010101;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.1in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Unofficial transcript;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:#010101;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.1in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">A work sample in the form of either a report, poster, or journal article, along with your associated source code; and<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="color:#010101;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.1in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Two letters of reference arranged to be sent directly from your referees by the application deadline.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Application materials should be submitted to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">SEEC Post-Baccalaureate Research Assistant<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Via e-mail to
</span><a href="mailto:katherine.s.mckee@nasa.gov"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">katherine.s.mckee@nasa.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#010101"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#010101">Salary and benefits are competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#010101">The desired start date is in the range June - September 2022, with an initial employment term of 1 year that may be extended for 1 additional year contingent on performance
and availability of funds.<a name="_Hlk88145080"> Financial assistance for relocation expenses is possible and can be discussed as part of the onboarding process.
</a></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk88145080"></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">All students, faculty, and staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID. Proof of full vaccination will be required
before the start of employment through CRESST II at NASA/GSFC.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#010101"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#010101"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#010101">For more information about the proposed research, contact Dr. Avi Mandell (</span><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:avi.mandell@nasa.gov"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:white">avi.mandell@nasa.gov</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#010101">).
For information on CRESST II or SURA, contact Ms. Carolyn Wilson (</span><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:cwilson@sura.org"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">cwilson@sura.org</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#010101">)</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black">.
SURA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply. EOE/M/F/D/V. </span>
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#010101"><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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