Radio Astronomer
About The Position
The successful candidate will support the Radio Optical Reference Frame Division in its mission to define and maintain the celestial reference frame. The candidate will support efforts to improve astrometric and geodetic data products through the development and evaluation of future Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) capabilities. Work will include: simulation and analysis of network geometry, group delay measurements, calibration techniques, and systematic errors. Travel to Socorro, NM is expected and additional travel to conferences and workshops may be required.
Requirements
- PhD in astronomy or physics with an emphasis on radio interferometry, or postdoctoral work with this experience.
- Experience with either the Common Astronomy Software Applications (CASA) or Astronomical Image Processing System (AIPS) packages.
- Proficiency with Python programming and standard software development practices.
- A peer-reviewed publication record commensurate with a recent PhD or postdoctoral fellow.
- U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
- An active TS/SCI clearance
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in VLBI is highly desirable. Especially astrometric/geodetic VLBI.
- Expertise in interferometric calibration is highly desirable.
- Experience using the Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) or VLBA-derived data is highly desirable.
- Experience simulating interferometric networks, observations, or experiments is highly desirable.
- Experience using GIS software packages, such as ArcGIS, is desirable.
- U.S. citizenship is required for DoD contracts.
Responsibilities
- Support the Radio Optical Reference Frame Division in its mission to define and maintain the celestial reference frame.
- Improve astrometric and geodetic data products through the development and evaluation of future Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) capabilities.
- Perform simulation and analysis of network geometry, group delay measurements, calibration techniques, and systematic errors.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits
- 401(k)
- Profit Sharing
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Disability insurance (short-term and long-term)
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental Leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities for self-development and career advancement
- Professional development support including conference attendance and certification training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
