TITLE: Astrophysicist, IS-1330, Grade 12, $73,623 to $95,705/yr
TYPE OF POSITION: Trust Fund (non-federal) Indefinite
DIVISION: - High Energy Astrophysics Division
LOCATION: Cambridge, Massachusetts
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: All qualified candidates

First consideration may be made 14 days after the opening date. The employee may be non- competitively promoted to grade 13 upon the recommendation of the supervisor, based on the position classification as well as the employee’s qualifications and satisfactory performance.

* More than one position may be filled from this announcement

DUTIES: The Astrophysicist will participate in a program of research to broaden the understandings of solar and stellar astrophysics with emphasis on the structure, formation, and dynamical properties of coronae. Duties may include, but are not limited to: developing XRT and AIA data products; participating in the AIA/SDO, TRACE and Hinode missions by contributing to the operation and/or calibration of the instrument and by supporting the promotion and dissemination of the data; working and collaborating with solar groups or other organizations to coordinate research efforts, provide and obtain information, and exchange ideas; formulating and carrying out scientific research with observing programs to include preparation and submission of proposals, reduction and analysis of resulting data, interpretation of results, and fulfilling contractual commitments; participating in scholarly activities by dissemination scientific results through combined presentations at colloquia, workshops and conferences, and submitting papers to scholarly journals, conference proceedings, books, or preparing technical reports; and participating in educational public outreach activities.

QUALIFICATIONS :
Candidates must possess:

1. A minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the grade 11 level in the normal line of progress for this occupation which should demonstrate: a thorough background in the field of physics or astrophysics; skill in the analysis and interpretation of UV, EUV, or x- ray observations of the Sun; skill in conducting the testing and assembly of optical instruments and knowledge of instrumentation; knowledge of plasma emission modeling; knowledge of solar data analysis; ability to develop observational and analysis proposals; ability to present findings in a publishable format and to present materials at professional meetings; and skill in the application of modern computer technology to the solution of scientific programs, or
2. A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field, or
3. A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and experience equivalent to the above

NOTE: New employees are subject to background checks, including fingerprinting, and a one-year probationary period. Relocation expenses will not be paid.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please reference JP#29-33and submit vitae or resume to the address below, or via email at saoresumes@cfa.harvard.edu. Please note this address is for application materials only. If you are relying on education to qualify, please furnish a copy of your college transcripts.

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Mailing address:
Recruiter 461 (JP#29-33)
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
60 Garden Street, MS 17
Cambridge, MA 02138