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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Cosmic Origins Deputy Chief Scientist<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 scientist to work in the
</span><a href="https://cor.gsfc.nasa.gov/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Cosmic Origins Program
</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">at <i>
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)</i> in Greenbelt, MD. The position will support the
</span><a href="https://science.gsfc.nasa.gov/astrophysics/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Astrophysics Science Division</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> (Code 660) and is matrixed
to the </span><a href="https://apd440.gsfc.nasa.gov/organization.html"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Astrophysics Projects Division</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> (Code 440).
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The successful candidate will be hired by The Catholic University of America,<i>
</i>with funding through the<i> Center for Research and Exploration in Space Sciences & Technology II (</i></span><a href="https://cresst2.umd.edu/"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">CRESST II</span></i></a><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">)</span></i><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 Cosmic Origins Program is looking for a scientist who will advance the Program by coordinating scientific and programmatic activities. The successful candidate should
have a demonstrated research background, publication record, and leadership experience in an area of Cosmic Origins science, including but not limited to planetary formation, galactic and stellar astronomy, extragalactic astrophysics and/or astrophysics instrumentation
and technology development.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Position duties will be divided into two distinct categories. Around 70% of effort will be dedicated to supporting the Cosmic Origins Chief Scientist along with programmatic
activities in one or more of the following areas: coordinate with Science Strategy Teams for future great observatories; define and develop Cosmic Origins science gaps and science strategies; develop and oversee science interest groups; participate in astrophysics
research community engagement, communications, and advocacy activities; provide scientific advice to the astrophysics technology development program; and participate in cross-program coordination activities with Physics of the Cosmos and Exoplanet Exploration
Programs. <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 additional 30% will be dedicated to conducting independent research in an area of Cosmic Origins science, including but not limited to planetary formation, galactic
and stellar astronomy, extragalactic astrophysics, or astrophysics instrumentation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">This position demands professional networking and interpersonal skills. The candidate must be able to cultivate productive, collaborative professional relationships based
on empathy and trust with colleagues at all levels within the organization including administrative and support staff, engineers, management, and scientists both within NASA and with colleagues in the wider astrophysics community. The successful candidate
should be sensitive to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion with a commitment to foster a workplace environment that is respectful and empowering. The Cosmic Origins Program seeks to cultivate an inclusive, creative, and collaborative team environment.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Additional skills required include a willingness to take initiative and solve problems constructively and creatively with interest in building a program, team, and organization;
synthesize complex technical and scientific concepts simply with a minimum of jargon; communicate effectively with people from a broad range of backgrounds including scientists, engineers, and administrative and management professionals; organize and plan
effectively to meet milestones and objectives; finally, possess curiosity, a passion for learning, and willingness to venture beyond one's area of expertise including and surpassing the full breadth of the Cosmic Origins portfolio.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="Default"><a name="_Hlk112070568">Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Astronomy, Physics, or a related discipline
</a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk112070568"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">and at least 4+ years of post-Ph.D. experience relevant to the position</span>.
</span>The initial funding for this position will be for up to full-time support for one year, renewable on an annual basis depending on performance and funding availability. Candidates should send a complete application – which includes a cover letter, Curriculum
Vitae, and contact information for three references – to Ms. Katherine McKee (<a href="mailto:katherine.s.mckee@nasa.gov">katherine.s.mckee@nasa.gov</a><span style="color:blue">)</span>
<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="color:black;text-decoration:none">by October 15, 2022, for full consideration. The position will remain available until filled.</span></span><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="Default">For more information about the duties or the Cosmic Origins Program, contact Dr. Peter Kurczynski (<a href="mailto:peter.kurczynski@nasa.gov">peter.kurczynski@nasa.gov</a>). For information on The Catholic University of America and CRESST
II, contact <span style="font-size:11.5pt">Dr. Tommy Wiklind (</span><u><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:blue"><a href="mailto:wiklind@cua.edu">wiklind@cua.edu</a></span></u><span style="font-size:11.5pt">).</span><span style="mso-fareast-language:EN-US"><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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