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Research Associate


Pay$51847.00 - $66000.00 / year
LocationCharlottesville/Virginia
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 380
      Employer Industry: Research and Development in Astronomy

      Why Consider this Job Opportunity:
      - Salary up to $66,000 annually
      - Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans effective on the first day of employment
      - Excellent paid time off (13 holidays, up to 24 vacation days, and 15 sick days)
      - 10% retirement contribution with no required employee contribution
      - Opportunity for a domestic remote work arrangement based on performance
      - Engage in cutting-edge research with state-of-the-art technology and collaborate with the international scientific community

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Calibrate and reduce JWST MIRI MRS data toward the inner Galaxy
      - Investigate background models to accurately measure the spectral line properties of Ne, Ar, and S ions
      - Develop Cloudy simulations, constrained by JWST and GBT data, to explore the physics of the Warm Ionized Medium
      - Collaborate with team members in a mission-driven, office-based research environment
      - Participate in conferences and workshops to exchange ideas and expertise

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - PhD in astronomy, physics, or a related field, or expected to earn a PhD by the starting date of the appointment
      - Previous experience with JWST data and/or infrared spectroscopy
      - Attention to detail and highly organized
      - Excellent communication skills
      - Experience with infrared spectroscopy

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Knowledge or experience with the spectral synthesis code Cloudy
      - Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

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