Astronomer
Responsibilities
Duties will include the following:
• Developing, and assisting in the development of, models and simulations pertaining to the meteoroid environment, including meteoroid structure/properties and the Solar System small bodies associated with meteoroids.
• Analyzing observational data collected from telescopes, cameras, radiometers or other instrumentation.
• Conducting observations of meteors and their parent bodies; monitoring the Moon for flashes caused by meteoroid impacts.
• Presenting results to the NASA customer and at conferences.
• Publishing results in the appropriate journals.
• Delivering quick-turnaround characterizations of skyfall events to the MEO customer.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Must have received a Doctorate degree in Astronomy, Physics, or similar field from an accredited institution, along with having at least five years’ experience in said fields.
The successful candidate MUST:
• Have at least 2 first author publications in a peer-reviewed journal.
• Have extensive experience coding in Python and be familiar with software tools such as Git.
• Have a good knowledge of statistics.
• Have some experience in operating telescopes or observational astronomy coursework.
• Have strong customer relations skills.
• Have the ability to multi-task and transition between quick turnaround assignments.
• Show initiative and be proactive to make connections and build relationships with key players on the tasks.
• Demonstrate strong technical writing and presentation skills in order to present data to internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate the capability to plan and perform analyses independently and within a team.
• Research experience in Solar System small bodies is highly desired.
Essential functions:
Requires sitting for extended periods in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Also, requires sitting for extended periods at a desk to write reports and perform engineering tasks (70%), and sitting at an observatory to conduct overnight astronomical observations (5%). Requires ability to use stairs or elevators for access between floors and multiple buildings at NASA and Jacobs facilities (10%). Potential exists to travel to other US government facilities and to conferences (5%).
Other Essential Functions:
The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and to make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgment is essential (100%). Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
Education – BA Degree + 20 years exp OR PhD + 10 years of exp.
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