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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Early-Career Positions
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">in Cosmic Infrared Background Program with Euclid<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;background:white">Applications are now being accepted for one or more Postdoctoral Associates (or higher level) to support the
</span><a href="https://euclid.caltech.edu/page/KashlinskyTeam"><span style="color:#0563C1;background:white">Looking at Infrared Background Radiation Anisotropies with Euclid (LIBRAE)</span></a><span style="color:#0563C1;background:white">
</span><span style="color:black;background:white">investigation within the Observational Cosmology Lab at
<i>NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center</i> (GSFC) in Greenbelt, MD. Each postdoc will have an appointment at the
</span><i>University of Maryland College Park </i>(UMCP)<span style="color:black;background:white">,</span><span style="color:black;background:white"> funded by NASA through the
</span><a href="https://cresst2.umd.edu/index.html"><span style="color:#0563C1;background:white">Center for Research and Exploration in Space Sciences & Technology II (CRESST II)</span></a><span style="color:#0563C1;background:white">
</span><span style="color:black;background:white">cooperative agreement. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;background:white">LIBRAE is one of three US-based NASA science projects to be included in the European Space Agency’s (ESA) dark energy Euclid mission. The mission will measure source-subtracted cosmic infrared
background (CIB) fluctuations and determine the epochs of the populations producing these fluctuations. In addition to X-ray and microwave data, LIBRAE will probe the contribution of early black holes, and the condition of intergalactic gas at these epochs.
The postdoc(s) will participate in the development of LIBRAE, following the 2023 successful launch of Euclid for its 6-year mission.
</span><span style="background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or a related field,
<span style="color:black">ideally </span>within the last four years. <span style="color:black;background:white">
Candidates should have interest in </span><span style="color:black;background:white">at least one of
</span><span style="color:black;background:white">the following three areas: (1) preparation of accurate maps from Euclid data for probing the source-subtracted CIB anisotropies; (2) reconstructing contributions from known galaxy populations to the CIB signal;
and (3) further theoretical development of contributions from early populations, such as Population 3, direct-collapse black holes, or primordial black holes making up dark matter. Preference will be given to candidates with an interest in
</span><span style="color:black;background:white">either</span><span style="color:#C00000;background:white">
</span><span style="color:black;background:white">area (1) and</span><span style="color:black;background:white">/or
</span><span style="color:black;background:white">(2), </span><span style="color:black;background:white">but</span><span style="color:black;background:white"> strong candidates interested in working in area (3) are welcome to apply.
</span><span style="background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The position is for two years, with the possibility of extension upon mutual agreement and availability of funds. The nominal starting date is in Summer or early Fall 2024, but some flexibility is possible.
<span style="color:black">We expect the postdoc(s) to work locally, with a regular schedule on-site at GSFC.</span> Salary and benefits are competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Candidates should send a complete application – which includes a Curriculum Vitae including a publication list, a statement of research interests, and contact information for three references – through the
<a href="https://cresst2.breezy.hr/p/cc8457ee2494-early-career-positions-in-cosmic-infrared-background-program-with-euclid">
CRESST II Breezy application platform</a><span style="color:#444444;letter-spacing:.4pt;background:white">
</span>by Monday, April 15<sup>th</sup>, for full consideration. The position will remain available until filled.<span style="background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For more information about the research, contact Dr. <span style="color:black;background:white">
Alexander Kashlinsky (</span><a href="mailto:alexander.kashlinsky@nasa.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1;background:white">alexander.kashlinsky@nasa.gov</span></a><span style="color:black;background:white">).</span> For information about CRESST II or UMCP, contact
Dr. Tracy Huard (<a href="mailto:thuard@umd.edu">thuard@umd.edu</a>).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><i><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. A prior criminal conviction or convictions will not
automatically disqualify a finalist from employment in the position.<b> </b><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><i>The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran
status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities,
and admissions.</i><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Best,<span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Katie McKee (she/her)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">CRESST II Career Development Manager<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">(301) 286-3063 (w)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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