Astrophysicist (Post-Doctoral Research Fellow)

Submission Information
Publish Date: 
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Archive Date: 
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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 (Post-Doctoral Research Fellow)
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 the position of Astrophysicist (Post-Doctoral Research Fellow) in the High Energy Astrophysics Division. The purpose of this position is to train postdoctoral researchers to conceive, plan, and conduct highly specialized research in astrophysics. The incumbent will be expected to perform scholarly research and participate in making contributions to the physical fields of science. Duties will include conducting a program of research and scholarship, assisting in the development of software and procedures for the reduction, analysis and interpretation of data, and engaging in the dissemination of the scientific results. 

The incumbent will work as part of the Solar-Stellar X-ray Group (SSXG) and focus on research in the area of space physics with a particular emphasis on near-Sun, solar wind plasma data from Parker Solar Probe.

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

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, November 26, 2021
Selection Deadline: 
Friday, November 26, 2021
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
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