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Postdoctoral Research Associate in High-energy Gamma-ray Astrophysics - University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)

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Position/Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate in High-energy Gamma-ray Astrophysics
Institution: University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)

Submit Resumes To:
Attention: Dr. Ian George, Associate Director, CRESST
CRESST/UMBC
Mail Code 660.8, NASA/GSFC
GREENBELT, MD 20771
USA

Tel: 301-286-9563
FAX: 301-286-1681

URL1: GLAST homepage
(http://glast.gsfc.nasa.gov/)
URL2: CRESST Consortium homepage
(http://cresst.umd.edu)
URL3: CRESST at UMBC
(http://jca.umbc.edu/csst/jobs/job08-001/index.shtml)

Email Submission Address: vpeles@milkyway.gsfc.nasa.gov
Email Inquiries: george@umbc.edu

The closing date for receipt of applications: 02/15/2008 (Application date has passed)

Job Description:

Applications are invited for a Research Associate, funded through the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and the Center for Research and Exploration in Space Science and Technology (CRESST), to work with the GLAST group at the NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC).

GLAST is a high-energy gamma-ray mission scheduled for launch in mid-2008. The Large Area Telescope (LAT) on GLAST will study the sky from 20 MeV to over 300 GeV, opening a new and important window on a wide variety of high energy phenomena, including active galaxies, the optical-UV extragalactic background light, pulsars, gamma-ray bursts, and searches for signatures of new phenomena such as particle dark matter. The GLAST Burst Monitor will provide spectral and timing information of gamma-ray bursts in the 10 keV to 30 MeV range. As part of the LAT Collaboration, GSFC personnel are involved in the development, management, and science analysis leadership of the LAT. NASA/GSFC is also the overall mission management center and hosts the GLAST Science Support Center and Mission Operations Center.

The successful candidate will have opportunities to pursue all the above science analysis topics, including multiwavelength studies, along with detailed studies of instrument performance. The appointment is renewable yearly based on performance and subject to funding availability, with an expectation of at least two years. Applicants should forward a Curriculum Vitae, a list of publications, a statement of research interests, and names/contact information for three references to: GLAST Postdoctoral Position, CRESST/UMBC, Mail Code 660.8, NASA/GSFC, Greenbelt, MD 20771,U.S.A., or via e-mail to vpeles@milkyway.gsfc.nasa.gov

All applications received by February 15, 2008, will receive full consideration; however the position will remain open until filled. For further information regarding GLAST at NASA/GSFC, please contact Neil Gehrels (Neil.Gehrels@nasa.gov), Julie McEnery (julie.e.mcenery@nasa.gov), Steve Ritz (Steve.Ritz@nasa.gov), or Dave Thompson (David.J.Thompson@nasa.gov). For information on CRESST or UMBC, please contact Ian George (george@umbc.edu).

Requires: PhD in Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or related field.

UMBC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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