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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><font size="2">The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO), a member of
the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, invites applications
for permanent-track research positions in several priority areas, including Earth
observing, time-domain astronomy, extrasolar planets, and instrumentation
development for new ground and space facilities. These positions are aimed at junior
to mid-career scientists, and are located in Cambridge, MA. <span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><font size="2">The SAO leads the TEMPO mission for remote sensing of air
quality (<a href="https://tempo.si.edu">https://tempo.si.edu</a>), and is a partner in MethaneSAT (<a href="https://www.methanesat.org">https://www.methanesat.org</a>).
SAO is also home to the HITRAN spectroscopic database used in many remote
sensing applications (<a href="https://hitran.org">https://hitran.org</a>). Although the position title says
"astronomer", applications from all fields of Earth observations are
most welcome, especially in relation to climate or air quality. These permanent-track
positions are not limited to US citizens.<span></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><font size="2">Candidates are encouraged to apply by December 2, 2024;
applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled. Please see the
position description and apply here:<span></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif"><font size="2"><a href="https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28549" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(70,120,134);text-decoration:underline">https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28549</a></font><span></span></p>
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