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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Postdoctoral Research Position in Weak Gravitational Lensing Cosmology for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Applications are now being accepted for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in weak gravitational lensing cosmology with the
<i>Roman</i> Project Science Team at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD. The position consists of a postdoctoral appointment in the Department of Physics at The Catholic University of America (CUA), funded by NASA through the Center
for Research and Exploration in Space Science and Technology II (<a href="https://cresst2.umd.edu/">CRESST II</a>).
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><i><span style="color:black">Roman</span></i><span style="color:black"> is a NASA astrophysics flagship mission expected to launch in late-2026 that will perform wide-area and time-domain surveys at visible and
near-infrared wavelengths. The primary mission objectives are studies in cosmology and exoplanet demographics, but a wide range of astrophysical investigations are anticipated.
</span><span style="color:#222222">The measurements for the aforementioned science goals will be carried out with the<i> </i>Wide-Field Instrument (WFI), a 300-megapixel visible to near-IR camera with a 0.28 deg<sup>2 </sup>field-of-view and both imaging and
spectroscopic capabilities.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:#222222">The team is in the construction and testing phase of
<i>Roman</i>, an exciting and dynamic time ahead of the planned launch. </span><span style="color:black">The successful applicant will be invited to participate in a range of ongoing activities and will be expected to spend a fraction of their time on investigations
that support<i> Roman</i>-related cosmology and the WFI. Examples of these areas include weak lensing image simulations, algorithm development for galaxy shape and photometric redshift measurements, WFI integration and test data analysis (including H4RG-10
detector characterization), exploring synergies between <i>Roman</i> and other observatories (including Vera Rubin Observatory, Euclid, and others). Part of their time can be spent pursuing independent research. There will be access and opportunities to analyze
existing data from the Dark Energy Survey.</span><span style="color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Candidates must have a Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or a related field by the date of the appointment. A background in cosmology using observations of large-scale structure and/or astronomical detectors and instrumentation is preferred,
however those with a demonstrated enthusiasm to learn in these areas are also welcomed to apply. The position is funded for 3 years with the nominal start date in September 2023, the exact date to be decided by mutual agreement.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The position will remain available until filled. Complete applications received by Friday, April 14, 2023, will receive full consideration. Candidates should provide a cover
letter, a research statement (3 pages max), curriculum vitae and publication list, and contact information for three references via email to Ms. Katherine McKee (<a href="mailto:katherine.mckee@nasa.gov">katherine.mckee@nasa.gov</a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:blue">)
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<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Salary and benefits are competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information about the proposed research, contact Dr. Ami Choi (<a href="mailto:ami.choi@nasa.gov">ami.choi@nasa.gov</a>).
For information on CRESST II or CUA, contact Dr. Tommy Wiklind (<a href="mailto:wiklind@cua.edu">wiklind@cua.edu</a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:blue">)</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">.
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">The
<i>Roman</i> Project and NASA GSFC are committed to building equitable, diverse, and inclusive teams.
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">We are particularly interested in candidates from historically excluded groups, including Black, Indigenous, Latinx, LGBTQ+, disabled, veteran, first-generation college student, women. The
Catholic University of America is committed to building a diverse group and encourages applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans. Catholic University of America is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Employer.<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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