EXES Support Scientist (599-500)

USRA is accepting applications for the position of Instrument Scientist in the area of mid and far infrared (FIR) instruments and observations, with a focus on support of the Echelon-Cross- Echelle Spectrograph (EXES) mid-IR spectrometer.  We are seeking an experienced observational astronomer to support the SOFIA guest investigator community and EXES instrument team in the definition, acquisition and analysis of observations, as well as general user support and observatory operations.

In addition to supporting the EXES operations, the successful candidate will be the support Instrument Scientists for another SOFIA instrument, nominally the third generation instrument HIRMES currently under development.  (HIRMES is a far-infrared, dispersive, high-resolution spectrograph; PI: H. Mosley, GSFC).  Depending on the experience and interest of the applicants, and complementarity to existing staff, other secondary instrument support assignments may be considered. During operations, instrument scientists support the PI teams and/or oversee operations of the science instruments, develop the calibration programs, monitor instrument performance, and provide support to the user community.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a copy of their CV including a list of publications, and a description of their research interests, including relevance to and/or projected use of SOFIA science. For full description and to apply to the posting at https://usracareers.silkroad.com/. 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