NASA Jobs – Research Gravitation Wave Scientist

Job Description:

You will serve as Research Scientist involved in Gravitational Wave research within the Astrophysics Branch of the Science Research and Projects Division in the Science and Technology Office.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop data science algorithms and astrophysical models for gravitational wave astronomy; Seek/secure funding through proposals.
• Lead/manage developmental work; Develop, design, model, fabricate and test next generation high-energy astronomy technology.
• Participate in on-going science ground segment developments for space-based gravitational wave missions; conduct research necessary for future programs.
• Conceive new approaches or refine existing techniques; develop prototype analysis pipelines to optimize data analysis procedures; verify/validate prototype pipelines through simulations.
• Serve as a scientific adviser to interns and post-doctoral scholars conducting data science and astrophysical modeling research related to gravitational wave astronomy.
• Publish in peer reviewed journals, present at national and international conferences and workshops, conduct technical reviews and provide similar services to the technical community.

Job Requirements:

• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation
• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S
• Selectee may be required to complete a 1-year trial period.
• If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement.

Qualification & Experience:

• You must have successfully completed a bachelor’s or graduate degree with a major in either a) engineering from a college or university that has ABET accredited engineering programs or b) Physical Science, Mathematics, Life Science, Computer Science*, or other field of physical science.
• Note: Curriculum must include 30 semester hours of course work in a combination of mathematics, statistics and computer science. Of the 30 semester hours, 15 must be in any combination of statistics and mathematics which includes differential and integral calculus.
• Degrees in engineering technology are not considered to be qualifying for this position.

Job Details:

Company: National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Austin, TX, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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