Research Astrophysicist, AST, Fields and Particles (Direct Hire)
2 weeks ago
Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties a.....
- Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
- Onboard, validate, and maintain the set of Ionosphere-Thermosphere-Mesosphere (ITM) models at the Community Coordinated Modeling Center (CCMC) and provide expert science support for expert-guided simulation services to the research community.
- Lead independent and collaborative cutting-edge scientific research on the lower atmosphere.
- Implement data-assimilation methodologies into ITM models at the Community Coordinated Modeling Center (CCMC).
- Support inter-Divisional efforts to develop a comprehensive coupled modeling system from the ground to the upper ionosphere.
- Support current and future ITM missions from concept design to Phase E with relevant modeling.
- Maintain existing productive partnerships and establish new ones with the Moon to Mars (M2M) SWAO, other Divisions and Centers, NOAA/SWPC, NCAR, USAF/USSF, and other end users.
- Represent the Space Weather Laboratory (SWL) and the CCMC at professional meetings, workshops, and conferences to publicize the value of our ITM resources for the heliophysics and space weather communities.
- Publish in peer reviewed journals, present at national and international conferences and workshops, conduct technical reviews, and provide similar services to the heliophysics and space weather communities.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on neutral atmosphere-ionosphere coupling, effects of tides and gravity waves on the upper atmosphere ("space weather from below"), and orbital drag.
- Serve as Project Scientist, Mission Scientist, or Instrument PI/Co-I on ITM missions; supervise a team of CCMC ITM scientists (contractors and post-docs).
- Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.
Starting at $139,395 Per Year (GS 14-15)
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