Cosmic Microwave Background Scientist

The Observational Cosmology Laboratory of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center invites expressions of interest in a position as a civil service research astrophysicist in the area of cosmic microwave background (CMB) research. The successful candidate will contribute to the Primordial Inflation Explorer (PIPER), a balloon-borne instrument designed to measure the polarization of the CMB, and will contribute to future concepts for CMB polarization satellite missions. Experience with observational or theoretical research on the CMB, and/or experience with millimeter-wave detectors and instrumentation is desired. The incumbent will also conduct a program of scientific research relevant to CMB science objectives, publish in the refereed literature and lead or contribute to proposals for new scientific investigations.

Desired qualifications include a PhD degree and a scientific publication record in astrophysics, physics and/or astronomical instrumentation. Interest at the junior or senior level is welcomed; the appointment will be made at a level commensurate with the successful applicant’s experience.

Letters of interest, including a CV, list of publications and a statement of scientific interests, plus 3 letters of reference should be sent electronically to Jonathan P. Gardner, [email protected]; phone: 301-286-3938. Additional application materials will be required to complete the process; interested candidates should contact Dr. Gardner prior to the deadline.

The successful candidate will be employed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), an agency of the U.S. Government, at a salary scale commensurate with education and experience. NASA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and a diversity of candidates is sought. U.S. citizenship is required.