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The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) is a pioneering Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) array with an angular resolution of the order of ten micro-arcseconds. It operates at 1.3 mm and shorter wavelengths. The EHT investigates the characteristics of emission from Supermassive Black Holes on event-horizon scales, with the ultimate goal of making an image on these scales, thereby testing Einstein's theory of general relativity in the current field limit.
The EHT is developing next-generation computational frameworks for the correlation, calibration, and analysis of VLBI data. These efforts include developing a cloud computing paradigm for the rapid relationship of VLBI data with extremely wide recorded bandwidths, creating new calibration and data pipelines to address the specific challenges of millimeter VLBI, and designing synthesis imaging algorithms tailored to the current EHT array and its future enhancements.
Smithsonian Astrophysics Observatory (SAO) seeks a Scientific Programmer (Radio Astronomer) to take a leading role within an international team to develop next-generation software solutions for outstanding EHT challenges. He/she will work with the EHT science community to help formulate EHT software requirements and determine technical specifications of new and modified software.
Learn more about this agency05/23/2018 to 07/30/2018
$81,077 - $105,400 per year
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Temporary - Temporary not-to-exceed one year; with a possibility of extension for three years.
Full-time - Full Time- Trust Appointment (This is not a Federal position)
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This position is open to all qualified candidates.
Temporary not-to-exceed one year; with the possibility of extension up to three years.
One year of full-time experience at the GS-11 level that is close or similar to the work of this job. The experience includes activities such as using radio telescopes with various techniques to detect and investigate radiation in the radio region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Grade 12: Education cannot be substituted for the required specialized experience.
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