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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Postdoctoral Researcher in Gamma Ray Burst Instrument Development with BurstCube<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Applications are now being accepted for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on hardware efforts in the integration and ultimate flight of
</span><a href="https://asd.gsfc.nasa.gov/burstcube/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">BurstCube</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt,
MD. The position of a postdoctoral appointment in the <i>University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s (UMBC) Center for Space Sciences and Technology (CSST)</i>, funded by NASA through the
</span><a href="https://cresst2.umd.edu/"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Center for Research and Exploration in Space Science and Technology II (CRESST II)</span></i></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The first direct detections of Gravitational Waves (GWs) brought astronomy into a new era of discovery. The search for electromagnetic counterparts to GW sources is now
more important than ever. We are currently integrating a CubeSat to detect astrophysical counterparts to GW signals as well as other gamma-ray transients. BurstCube is a ‘6 U’ CubeSat (10 cm x 20 cm x 30 cm) composed of four scintillator detectors read out
by arrays of silicon photomultipliers. BurstCube will automatically detect gamma-ray transients onboard, sending rapid alerts to the ground to enable follow-up observations.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The BurstCube instrument is fully assembled and tested and is scheduled to be integrated into the bus in February 2022. The mission will launch in the Fall of 2022 or early
2023 and will operate for at least one year. We are looking for an applicant to lead the integration of BurstCube and contribute significantly to ground system development and operations as well as contribute to scientific data analysis and publications. Job
duties during integration include leading a team of scientists and engineers in the integration efforts, developing integration and test plans, documenting assembly and integration campaigns, and reporting progress in weekly and monthly meetings. Job duties
during operations include leading instrument commissioning and testing efforts, serving as a duty scientist during science operations, and supporting the science mission. The job includes at least 20% time to pursue independent research relevant to gamma-ray
astrophysics. <a name="_Hlk95396726">All duties related to BurstCube and independent research are fully funded through this position.<o:p></o:p></a></span></p>
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<p class="Default" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%">Candidates for the position must have a Ph.D. in a related field with relevant experience to gamma-ray astrophysics and/or hardware development. The position is 100% funded. All faculty, students,
and staff who are employed by UMBC through CRESST II are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The position will remain available until filled. Applicants must be able to start onsite at NASA/GSFC in Summer 2022. Complete applications received by April 22, 2022, will
receive full consideration. Candidates should provide a curriculum vitae including a complete publications list, a 2-3-page statement of research interests, and contact information for three references via email to Ms. Katherine McKee (</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">).
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Salary and benefits are competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information about BurstCube, contact Dr. Jeremy Perkins (</span><a href="mailto:jeremy.s.perkins@nasa.gov"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">jeremy.s.perkins@nasa.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">).
For information on CRESST II or UMBC, contact Dr. Don Engel (</span><a href="mailto:donengel@umbc.edu"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">donengel@umbc.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">).
UMBC is committed to inclusive excellence and innovation and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. 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">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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