Civil Service Position in Observational High-Energy Astrophysics

NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center

The X-ray Astrophysics Laboratory of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center invites applications for one or more civil service positions for research and leadership in observational high-energy astrophysics. We specifically seek a scientist interested in high-energy astrophysics topics such as (but not limited to) accreting binaries, hot intracluster/insterstellar medium, supernovae (and SNRs), galaxy clusters/groups and AGN. This scientist will have the opportunity to play a major role in the Soft X-ray Spectrometer, a calorimeter to fly on the next major Japanese X-ray observatory Astro-H; the Gravity and Extreme Magnetism Small Explorer (GEMS), an X-ray polarimeter of unprecedented sensitivity; and the formulation of the flagship International X-ray Observatory (IXO).

Candidates at all experience levels are encouraged to apply. The appointment is initially for two years, with the expectation of permanence subject to positive evaluation and available funding. A background in observational high-energy astrophysics is desirable. GSFC offers a highly collaborative scientific environment and we seek those willing to work with teams on major scientific and technical problems.

Letters of application (including a CV & scientific interests), plus 3 letters of reference should be sent to Robert Petre via Pamela Levell at pamela.s.levell@nasa.gov. Applications will be considered starting in January 2009 and will continue until suitable candidates have been identified. A successful candidate will be in the formal employ of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a branch of the U.S. Government, at a salary scale commensurate with education and experience. A diversity of candidates is sought. U. S. citizenship is required.

See the AAS Job Register for more details.