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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 projects listed below.
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<a name="_Hlk158981854"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">Project #1</span></b></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk158981854"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%"> - Exoplanet spectroscopy modeling with the
</span></span><a href="https://psg.gsfc.nasa.gov"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk158981854"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">Planetary Spectrum Generator</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk158981854"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk158981854"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">
and development of the open-access exoplanet software database called the </span>
</span><a href="https://emac.gsfc.nasa.gov"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk158981854"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">Exoplanet Modeling & Analysis Center</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk158981854"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk158981854"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">.
The selected candidate will be working with Dr. Avi Mandell.</span></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">
<a name="_Hlk158981830"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">Project #2</span></b></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk158981830"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%"> - Let’s get our hands dirty with X-ray reflection spectroscopy of famous
prominent Black Hole X-ray Binary stars in our Galaxy! Using NASA space telescope data (XMM-Newton, NuSTAR), we will constrain key parameters with state-of-the art physical models and explore how machine learning can further advance such analysis. The selected
candidate will be working with Dr. </span><a name="_Hlk158982684"></a></span><a href="https://panayiotis.owlstown.net/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk158981830"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk158982684"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">Panayiotis
Tzanavaris</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk158982684"></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk158981830"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk158981830"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">.</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk158981830"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk158981830"></span>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Project #3</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> - Mining for GEMS in
</span><a href="https://science.nasa.gov/mission/tess/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">TESS</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> - Analysis of photometric
and spectroscopic data of exoplanet candidates and development of a pipeline to vet and validate giant planet candidates discovered by TESS orbiting low mass stars. The selected candidate will work with Dr. Caleb Cañas and Dr. Knicole Colón.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">Project #4</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%"> - There is an ongoing program of multi-wavelength studies of active galactic nuclei (AGN) and starburst galaxies. The post-bac would become
involved in studies of the AGN-host galaxy connection and co-evolution and would develop analysis skills related to data that includes XMM-Newton, Chandra, NuSTAR, Spitzer, GALEX, VLA, HST and other ground and space-based missions. The selected candidate will
work with Dr. Kimberly Weaver.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">Project #5</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%"> - Join our cutting-edge astrophysics research on neutron stars and pulsars, utilizing Fermi and NICER data alongside advanced computational
techniques, including MHD, PIC, and radiation codes, complemented by Markov Chain Monte Carlo and machine learning for enhanced computational efficiency. Engage in projects focusing on pulsar particle acceleration and neutron star parameter inference. Strong
computational skills are required, with Fortran or C experience advantageous. The selected candidate will work with Dr. Constantinos Kalapotharakos.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<a name="_Hlk160013970"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">Project #6
</span></b></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk160013970"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">-</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk160013970"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%"> The post-bac would
work on scientific and software preparations to study the first billion years of galaxy formation, known as the Cosmic Dawn, using the Roman Space Telescope. This could include developing software; applying the software to relevant precursor data sets; and
addressing related science questions using existing facilities. The project would succeed previous work described within
</span></span><a href="http://wfirst.sese.asu.edu/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk160013970"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">WFIRST</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk160013970"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk160013970"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">
and </span></span><a href="https://www.lagersurvey.org/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk160013970"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">LAGER</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk160013970"></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk160013970"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%">.
The selected candidate will work with Dr. James Rhoads and Dr. Sangeeta Malhotra.</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk160013970"></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><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 graduates with bachelor’s degree in astronomy, physics, computer science, chemistry, 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
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">may</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:red">
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101">have significant experience in scientific programming (Python in particular is a major plus) OR physical/chemical laboratory work.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222;background:white">To apply, each applicant should submit a Curriculum Vitae, unofficial transcript, and contact information for two references
<b>to each project of interest</b> through the </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://cresst2.breezy.hr/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;background:white">CRESST II Breezy application platform</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white">.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:red;background:white">
</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 project 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="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101">The deadline to submit an application is
</span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;text-decoration:none">Sunday, March 31</span></b></span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">, 2024, at
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#010101">11:59 pm EDT</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">.</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 2024, with an initial employment term of one year that may be extended for one additional year contingent on performance and availability of funds.<a name="_Hlk88145080">
</a></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk88145080"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Financial assistance for relocation expenses is possible and can be discussed as part of the onboarding process.
</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">For general questions, contact the CRESST II Office (</span><span style="color:black"><a href="mailto:cresstoffice@gmail.com"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">cresstoffice@gmail.com</span></a></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><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<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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