Civil Service position supporting GLAST mission

NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center

The Astroparticle Physics Laboratory of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center invites applications for a civil service position for research in high-energy astrophysics. This position offers exciting opportunities for research with the Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope (GLAST), launched in June 2008. GLAST will revolutionize the study of the high-energy gamma-ray sky and offer numerous areas for research.

The successful candidate is expected to carry out innovative research using GLAST as well as other world-class astronomical instruments. He/she will play a key role in determination of future research directions including development of instrumentation.

The appointment is initially for a two-year term and there is an expectation that it will become permanent subject to positive evaluation and available funding. A background in observational high-energy physics or astrophysics is desirable. Affinity with instrumentation or astronomical application software is also valued.

The successful candidate will have access to excellent computational facilities and travel support. Collaboration is encouraged with other research facilities.

Letters of application (including a CV & scientific interests), plus 3 letters of reference should be sent to Neil Gehrels via Jessie Hughes at jessie.hughes-1@nasa.gov. Applications will be considered starting in June 2008 and will continue until a suitable candidate has been identified. The successful candidate will be in the formal employ of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a branch of the U.S. Government, at a salary scale commensurate with education and experience. A diversity of candidates is sought. U. S. citizenship is required.