Astrophysicist (Technical Assistant)

Astrophysicist (Technical Assistant)
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory

The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory is part of the largest and most diverse astrophysical institution in the world, where the staff carries out a broad program of research in astronomy, astrophysics and earth and space sciences. If you would like to join this exciting organization, apply today! 

This is a position of Astrophysicist (Technical Assistant) at the developmental trainee level in the Solar, Stellar, and Planetary Sciences Division of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, providing technical support for science planning and operations in the TESS Science Office (TSO) at SAO. The primary purpose of the position is to contribute to the confirmation and characterization of transiting planet candidates identified by NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS).

Duties may include, but are not limited to: Participate in coordinating observations by TFOP Subgroup 1 (seeing limited light curve follow-up). Participate in the data reduction of LCO photometric observations. Participate in maintaining the TFOP SG1 TOI List Google spreadsheet. Support publication of the TFOP SG1 results in refereed. Write, modify, test, maintain, and document software as needed to support the above duties.Perform other related duties as assigned.

For further information and requirements, view the complete Job Vacancy Announcement at:

https://pweb.cfa.harvard.edu/opportunities/sao-employment-opportunities/posting-23-20

Application Procedure:  SAO will only accept applications online for this position. For complete information and online application procedures, please visit: USAJOBS

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