Postdoctoral Scientist (531-1100)

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Sunday, January 1, 2017
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Sunday, January 29, 2017
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USRA is an independent, nonprofit research corporation where the combined efforts of in-house talent and university-based expertise merge to advance space science and technology. USRA works across disciplines including biomedicine, planetary science, astrophysics, and engineering and integrates those competencies into applications ranging from fundamental research to facility management and operations. USRA engages the creativity and authoritative expertise of the research community to develop and deliver sophisticated, forward-looking solutions to Federal agencies and other customers - on schedule and within budget.

The Arecibo Observatory is managed for the NSF by a consortium comprising SRI International, USRA, and Universidad Metropolitana. It is home to the largest radio telescope in the world and conducts research programs in Radio Astronomy, Planetary Radar, and Atmospheric Sciences. All appointments are contingent upon the continuation of the cooperative agreement with the NSF for the operation of Arecibo Observatory.

USRA is seeking applicants for Postdoctoral Scientist within the Radio Astronomy group at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. This position shall be for a two-year appointment with a likely renewal for a further year. The Observatory has significant computing facilities and some support for equipment and conference travel is available. The successful applicant will be expected to be resident in Puerto Rico and will be an employee of USRA.

Duties and Responsibilities

The holder of this position will be expected to carry out an independent research program in radio astronomy aligned with the interests of the Observatory and participate in Observatory service and support tasks.
Selected candidate is encouraged to apply for grant funding.
Assists in representing the Observatory at conferences.
Mentoring of undergraduate summer students.

Required Skills

PhD in Astronomy or a related subject.
Observational interests in one or more of the following research areas: pulsars, gravitational wave studies, fast radio bursts, the interstellar medium as probed by HI, OH and/or molecular lines in the Milky Way and other galaxies, properties of galaxies, cosmology, or high sensitivity VLBI.
Fluency in spoken and written English. Ability to speak Spanish is desirable.


Applicants should apply to the posting at https://usracareers.silkroad.com/ and provide a curriculum vitae, a research plan (limit 3 pages), and present letters from three (3) references. Applications from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged.   Review of candidates will begin February 1, 2017.  Additional information on USRA can be found at www.usra.edu.

USRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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No benefits information has been provided by the employer.

Application Deadline: 
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
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