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The incumbent will serve as a research astrophysicist responsible for developing and supporting future large strategic NASA missions that observe astrophysical phenomena, from active and normal galaxies to star formation regions, stars and exoplanets in the Milky Way galaxy, across the ultraviolet, optical, and infrared wavelengths. This position shall also support technology development or observational techniques that enable new capabilities in exoplanet characterization.
Major Duties
- Carry out a research program related to stellar and/or exoplanetary science and exoplanet technology development for either current or future large space telescopes including Hubble, Webb, and WFIRST.
- Support new mission development by contributing science cases, exploring scientific trades, and/or leading new technology development for planned and potential large strategic missions or probes prioritized by the 2020 Decadal Survey.
- Provide service to GSFC and the community, promote a safe working environment, mentor new and younger employees, promote EEO/Diversity, collaborate with community and external partners, communicate with NASA HQ, external partners and the community.
Qualifications
GS-14:In addition to the Basic Education Requirement, the applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-14), which has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above. Examples of specialized experience include, but are not limited to, experience with ultraviolet, visible, or infrared astronomy and research that incorporates integral field spectroscopy, high resolution spectroscopy, photon counting detectors, precision photometry, precision astrometry, high stability optical systems, starlight suppression techniques such as coronagraphs or starshades, wavefront control hardware and algorithms, data post processing algorithms, or mathematical modeling. The applicant must demonstrate they have been involved in answering important questions in the field of exoplanets as well as advancing exoplanet technologies.GS-15:In addition to the Basic Education Requirement, the applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-14), which has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above. Examples of specialized experience include, but are not limited to, experience with ultraviolet, visible, or infrared astronomy and research that incorporates integral field spectroscopy, high resolution spectroscopy, photon counting detectors, precision photometry, precision astrometry, high stability optical systems, starlight suppression techniques such as coronagraphs or starshades, wavefront control hardware and algorithms, data post processing algorithms, or mathematical modeling. The applicant must demonstrate they have led a major advance in the field of exoplanet and exoplanet technologies, and in addition, have demonstrated technical leadership experience.
Pay Range
$117,191.00 - $166,500.00