Research Astrophysicist

The X-ray Astrophysics Laboratory of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center plans to hire 1-2 early career civil service research astrophysicists.  As a Research Astrophysicist, the successful candidate is expected to conduct an independent program of astronomical research, studying active galaxies, clusters of galaxies, supernova remnants, or other cosmic X-ray sources, using high resolution X-ray spectroscopy and/or X-ray survey data.  The successful candidate will be a member of the JAXA/NASA X-ray Astrophysics Recovery Mission (XARM) science team at GSFC.  In that role, he/she will participate in the planning and execution of XARM observations and the analysis of data.  She/he will serve as a deputy to the XARM Project Scientist and/or the NASA Athena Study Scientist.

Candidates with experience utilizing X-ray spectroscopy techniques or X-ray surveys to conduct research on active galaxies, clusters of galaxies, or other cosmic X-ray sources should apply.  U.S. citizenship is required.  A Ph.D. degree is highly desirable.  This is an early career position:  the appointment is for a GS-12/13 position with salary commensurate with the applicant’s past experience.

Interested applicants should send a CV and a statement of research interests to Dr. Robert Petre at [email protected] by November 30, 2017.  Additional application material will be required through the USAJobs website; the USAJobs posting of this position is anticipated for December 2017. 

NASA GSFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.