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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Postdoctoral Position in Transient and Multi-messenger Astronomy Data Science<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 postdoctoral research positions as part of the</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
</span><a href="https://heasarc.gsfc.nasa.gov/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">High Energy Astrophysics Science Archive Research Center</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:blue">
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">(HEASARC) and Time-domain Astronomy Coordination Hub (TACH) in the fields of transient and/or multi-messenger astronomy at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD.
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The position consists of a postdoctoral appointment in the
</span><a href="https://csst.umbc.edu/"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s (UMBC) Center for Space Sciences and Technology (CSST)</span></i></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">,
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">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Successful applicants will join HEASARC/TACH and have a central role in shaping Goddard’s multi-messenger science output. They will contribute to the development and operation
of the General Coordinates Network (GCN), the next generation transient alert system built upon the legacy of the Gamma-ray Coordinates Network. This position includes approximately 30% of the applicant’s time to devote to their own research projects, which
we encourage to be aligned with the science topics enabled by TACH and data from Goddard supported missions.
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Applicants should have a strong astronomy research track record and deep expertise in the technical disciplines of full-stack software development, data visualization, React, TypeScript,
and Python. Experience in Apache Kafka and cloud computing would also be beneficial.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">GSFC is home to over 100 Ph.D. astronomers, including project teams for Swift, Fermi, NICER, NuSTAR, TESS, JWST, BurstCube, 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The positions are for two years, renewable for a third year upon mutual agreement. The nominal starting date is Spring 2022, 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. 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></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The position will remain available until filled. Completed applications received by Friday, April 8, 2022, will receive full consideration. 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. All application materials and inquiries shou</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">ld
be emailed directly </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">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">)<span style="color:blue">.
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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 the proposed research, contact Dr. Judith Racusin (</span><a href="mailto:Judith.racusin@nasa.gov"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Judith.racusin@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 style="color:blue">
(</span></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;color:blue">)</span><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. 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.
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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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