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Postdoctoral Researcher, Astrophysics (IXPE)
Job Description
The candidate will support the X-ray Research Group at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, AL, especially research related to the Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) mission.
The initial appointment is for two years, with renewal for additional year(s) possible.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Analyze IXPE science data and publish results in peer-reviewed journals
- Organize and propose new IXPE observations of astrophysical sources through the General Observer program
- Perform regular/occasional duties supporting the IXPE Science Operations Center which is located at MSFC
- Conduct independent research to help maintain scientific excellence within the IXPE team and perform general research supporting activities of the STI and the MSFC X-ray Group
Required Qualifications:
Education: Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, or a closely related discipline
Experience:
- A record of publication of relevant research in refereed scientific journals
- Experience in data analysis and/or simulation of high-energy astrophysical sources, especially as related to X-ray polarimetry
- Experience in analysis of polarimetric measurements of astrophysical sources
Knowledge::
- Knowledge of physics of accretion and/or emission mechanisms as related to polarization
- Proficiency in high-energy astrophysics data analysis tools, such as image processing, spectral and/or timing analysis software packages
- In-depth knowledge of programming language(s) commonly used in modern astrophysics, such as Python
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