Astrophysicist

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Archive Date: 
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution Classification/Type: 
Government Agency
Institution/Company: 
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
City: 
Cambridge
State/Province: 
MA
Country: 
United States of America
Announcement
Job Announcement Text: 

Astrophysicist
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. This is the position of Astrophysicist in the High Energy Astrophysics Division with the Chandra X-ray Center (CXC) at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.  The Chandra Director's Office (CDO) has primary responsibility for selecting the science program for Chandra, including organization of the Peer Review, the annual Call for Proposals and all associated documentation and software.

The employee will support all aspects of CDO activities and will also conduct research in the field of X-ray astronomy.  The work will include the proposing, planning, and designing of observing programs, the analysis and interpretation of observations, and the publication of significant results. Additional duties include but are not limited to taking overall responsibility for organizing Chandra Science Symposia, working with the Archive Group to compile and analyze statistics, and preparing papers and presenting results for publication.

For further information and requirements, view the complete Job Vacancy Announcement at:
https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/opportunities/sao-employment-opportunities/posting-22-20

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

The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory is an equal opportunity employer committed to
diversity in our workplace.

Application Deadline: 
Friday, May 20, 2022
Selection Deadline: 
Friday, May 20, 2022
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
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