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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;background:white"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#010101">Postbaccalaureate Positions in Astrophysics Science and Solar System Exploration Divisions at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101">Applications are now being accepted for short-term postbaccalaureate research positions to support the Astrophysics Science and Solar System Exploration Divisions at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (NASA/GSFC) in
Greenbelt, MD. The position is funded by </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Southeastern Universities Research Association</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101"> (</span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://sura.org/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">SURA</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101">)
through </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">the Center for Research and Exploration in Space Science and Technology II</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101"> (</span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://cresst2.umd.edu/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">CRESST
II</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101">). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101">The </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://science.gsfc.nasa.gov/astrophysics/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Astrophysics Science Division</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101">
conducts a broad program of research in astronomy, astrophysics, and fundamental physics. Individual investigations address issues such as the nature of dark matter and dark energy, which planets outside our solar system may harbor life, and the nature of
space, time, and matter at the edges of black holes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101">The </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://science.gsfc.nasa.gov/solarsystem/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Solar System Exploration Division</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101">
conducts theoretical and experimental research to explore the solar system and understand the formation and evolution of planetary systems. Laboratories within the division investigate areas as diverse as astrochemistry, planetary atmospheres, geochemistry,
geophysics, geodynamics, space geodesy, extrasolar planetary systems, and comparative planetary studies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101">Positions available within the Astrophysics Science and Solar System Exploration Divisions span a variety of research areas. Successful candidates will be chosen to work on one of the research areas listed below.
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">Project #1 - Exoplanet spectroscopy modeling with the
</span><a href="https://psg.gsfc.nasa.gov"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">Planetary Spectrum Generator</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%"> and development of the open-access exoplanet software database called the
</span><a href="https://emac.gsfc.nasa.gov"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">Exoplanet Modeling & Analysis Center</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Project #2 - Data processing software development for the
</span><a href="https://roman.ipac.caltech.edu/docs/CGI_info_talks/day_oct26/Zimmerman2.pdf"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">spectroscopic observing mode</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> of the
</span><a href="https://roman.ipac.caltech.edu/mtgs/Roman_CGI_workshop.html"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Coronagraph Instrument</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> on the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Project #3 - Assist in laboratory demonstrations of a
</span><a href="https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/conference-proceedings-of-spie/8864/1/PISCES--an-integral-field-spectrograph-to-advance-high-contrast/10.1117/12.2024385.full?SSO=1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">prototype Integral Field Spectrograph</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
camera for characterizing Earth-like exoplanets with a future Habitable Worlds Observatory.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="color:#010101;margin-top:6.0pt;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:15.6pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Project #4 - The position’s duties primarily involve generating and analyzing high-resolution digital elevation models of the Moon to support scientific research and human/robotic exploration. As NASA plans a return to the Moon
with the Artemis program, this is your chance to be involved and contribute to the next steps in space exploration!<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;color:black;background:white">Project #5 - Seeking an applicant interested in analytical chemistry for a Planetary Protection Research project characterizing the organic compounds present in curation and spacecraft
assembly areas. Samples include witness materials such as non-volatile residue foils and solid phase microextraction (SPME) fibers and analysis may require thermal desorption, solvent extraction, solid phase extraction (SPE), and derivatization for analysis
by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and high-resolution mass spectrometry.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">Project #6 - Work with the GSFC Astrophysics Communications Team to develop outreach materials about the
</span><a href="https://www.greatobservatories.org/irouv"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">Habitable Worlds Observatory</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">, a future large NASA space telescope.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">Project #7 - Assist in further development of state-of-the-art particle-in-cell and Bayesian Markov Chain Monte Carlo codes to incorporate more physically realistic effects that will explore the foundations of
pulsar </span><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2018/pulsar-in-a-box-reveals-surprising-picture-of-a-neutron-star-s-surroundings"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">high-energy emission</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">
and lead to </span><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2019/nasa-s-nicer-delivers-best-ever-pulsar-measurements-1st-surface-map"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">neutron star</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">
parameter inference on NICER and Fermi data sets. Strong computational affinity is required. Previous experience in Fortran or C would be a major advantage.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">Project #8 - There is an ongoing program of multi-wavelength studies of active galaxies (AGNs) and merging galaxies, with an emphasis in X-ray detection and analysis from XMM-Newton and Chandra. X-ray-focused
projects related to higher-redshift AGNs consist of cataloging background AGNs in new XMM-Newton X-ray images, where the applicant could assist with the detection and analysis of the background AGNs, including any transient objects detected. Ongoing work related
to merging galaxies includes a variety of areas where applicants can participate: morphological classifications of samples of mid-IR selected galaxy merger candidates, archival multi-band data collection and synthesis, and multi-band source detection spanning
the X-rays, optical, and radio (expertise in radio astronomy not required) for a number of known samples of galaxy mergers and dual AGNs.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">Project #9 - The post-bacc would become involved in ongoing multi-wavelength studies of the AGN-host galaxy connection and co-evolution. In particular, we are interested in examining the multi-wavelength properties
of edge-on galaxies with prominent outflow features, in order to trace stellar and AGN contributions. The postbacc would have the opportunity to develop reduction and analysis skills related to a wide variety of data, both imaging and spectroscopy, including
XMM-Newton, Chandra, MUSE, Keck, HST, Spitzer, VLASS, and/or JWST. Example projects and tasks involve: mapping soft X-ray emission in Chandra images on radio data, tracing outflow velocities or high ionization emission throughout the galaxy using MUSE data
cubes, analyzing multi-wavelength (X-ray, optical, infrared) spectra for AGN or stellar-driven outflow diagnostics, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101">Candidates should be soon or recent graduate with bachelor’s degree in astronomy, physics, computer science, chemistry, communications or a related science, or engineering discipline. We encourage applicants who
are considering applying to a graduate program in the near future, and who wish to expand their research experience in the interim to also apply. Successful candidates will have significant experience in scientific programming (Python in particular is a major
plus) OR physical/chemical laboratory work OR communications.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101">To apply, each applicant should send a Curriculum Vitae, unofficial transcript, ranked list by preference of the research areas of most interest, and c</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">ontact information
for two references – to </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101">Katherine McKee</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> (</span><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:katherine.s.mckee@nasa.gov"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">katherine.s.mckee@nasa.gov</span></a></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">)</span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;text-decoration:none">.
An optional cover letter describing personal background and interest in the applicants chosen field will also be accepted.
<a name="_Hlk125393594">After sponsors review applications, a</a></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk125393594"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">dditional support materials may be requested which may include a
</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk125393594"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101">work sample in the form of a report, poster, journal article, writing sample, or coding examples.
</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk125393594"></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;text-decoration:none">Applications received by
<b>Friday,</b> </span></span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">April 7, 2023</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">, will receive best consideration but positions will remain available until filled.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101">This is a full-time position working on-site at NASA/GSFC for 40 hours/week.
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101">Salary and benefits are competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101">The desired start date is in the range from April - September 2023, 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.
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101">For more information about the proposed research in Project #1 contact Dr. Avi Mandell (</span><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:avi.mandell@nasa.gov"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:white">avi.mandell@nasa.gov</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101">),
Project #2-3 Neil Zimmerman (</span><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:neil.t.zimmerman@nasa.gov"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">neil.t.zimmerman@nasa.gov</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101">), Project #4 Erwan Mazarico (</span><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:erwan.m.mazarico@nasa.gov"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">erwan.m.mazarico@nasa.gov</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101">),
Project #5 Heather Graham (</span><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:heather.v.graham@nasa.gov"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">heather.v.graham@nasa.gov</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101">), Project #6 Aki Roberge (</span><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:aki.roberge-1@nasa.gov"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">aki.roberge-1@nasa.gov</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101">),
Project #7 Constantinos </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Kalapotharakos</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101"> (</span><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:konstantinos.kalapotharakos@nasa.gov"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">konstantinos.kalapotharakos@nasa.gov</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101">),
and Project #8-9 Kimberly Weaver (</span><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:kimberly.a.weaver@nasa.gov"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">kimberly.a.weaver@nasa.gov</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;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">cwilson@sura.org</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101">)</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">.
SURA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply. EOE/M/F/D/V. </span>
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<p class="MsoNormal">(301) 286-3063 / (301) 286-1681 (F)<o:p></o:p></p>
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