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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.
Learn more about this agency05/02/2019 to 10/30/2019
$69,016 - $89,726 per year
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2 vacancies in the following location:
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Occasional travel - To attend meetings and conferences
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Temporary - Not To Exceed Three Years
Full-time - Trust Fund. This is not a federal position.
Competitive
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19-40
532440500
This position is open to all qualified candidates. Multiple selections may be made from this vacancy announcement.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
Applicants must meet the basic qualification requirements as described in the Office of Personnel Management's Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions. These standards may be viewed at the following address on the web at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs1300/1330.htm.
Basic Requirements:
A. Degree: in one or a combination of astronomy, physics, mathematics, space science, or electronics. The course work must have included differential and integral calculus and 12 semester hours in astronomy and/or physics. OR
B. Combination of education and experience -- at least 30 semester hours of courses equivalent to a major in any combination of astronomy, space science, physics, mathematics, and electronics, with required course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have specialized experience and/or directly related education in the amounts shown below:
Grade 11:
Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 09 that should demonstrate professional research experience in astrophysics and the ability to interpret data obtained from facilities and knowledge of computing techniques for the acquisition, analysis and interpretation of observational data.
OR
C. A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and experience equivalent to the above.
The Smithsonian does not pay relocation expenses but may pay a recruitment bonus. The Smithsonian embraces diversity and equal employment opportunity (www.si.edu/oeema).
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the criteria associated with this position as defined below
Knowledge of the technical methods, principles and practices of the field of X-ray astronomy data analysis, both spatial and spectral; data visualization; and statistical analyses.
Knowledge of data reduction and analysis techniques applicable to Chandra, Hubble and astronomy data in general.
Ability to utilize computer technology in the solution of scientific problems.
Ability to perform scientific research as may be evidenced by receipt of a Ph.D.
Ability to work effectively as part of a research group or scientific team.
Detailed resume or CV and bibliography
Names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references
School transcripts or degree certificate
Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable
Summary of research interests (1-2 pages)
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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