Applicant Login Principal Research Scientist III Step 2 Apply now Job no: 501885 Department: Center for Space Plasma & Aeronomic Research Work type: Staff Hourly On-Call Non-Exempt Location: Alabama Categories: Research - Other Purpose of the Position: The Principal Research Scientist will perform comprehensive physics and-or astrophysics laboratory research. The incumbent will operate gamma-ray detector space instrumentation. Analyze gamma-ray science data.Duties/Responsibilities• Perform comprehensive physics and-or astrophysics laboratory research.• Operate gamma-ray space instrumentation, including Fermi GBM instrument simulator.• Perform research, analysis, evaluation and-or simulation of gamma-ray space instrument data.• Perform assessments, identify and classify transients detected by Fermi GBM. Minimum Requirements: • Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics or Astrophysics with 30-36 months of full-time work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Operation of typical radiation physics laboratory equipment. • Knowledge of established software design and configuration management practices and policies.• Experience with physics or astrophysics laboratory research. Desired Qualifications: • Five+ years of experience with gamma-ray space hardware is preferred. • Knowledge of IDL, LabVIEW, and Python programming is desired. • At least five years of experience analyzing gamma-ray burst data or astrophysics laboratory research, and publishing results in the scientific literature is preferred. • Experience with the development, integration, and testing of an astrophysical gamma-ray telescope is desired. Published Salary (if available): $62.67/hr Advertised: Dec 13 2024 Central Standard Time Applications close: Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend Send me jobs like these We will email you new jobs that match this search. Great, we can send you jobs like this, if this is your first time signing up, please check your inbox to confirm your subscription. The email address was invalid, please check for errors. You must agree to the privacy statement Subscribe Recaptcha Privacy agreement Search results Position Location Closes Principal Research Scientist III Step 2 Alabama The Principal Research Scientist will perform comprehensive physics and-or astrophysics laboratory research. The incumbent will operate gamma-ray detector space instrumentation. Analyze gamma-ray science data. Expression of Interest Loading... Current Opportunities Position Location Closes Principal Research Scientist III Step 2 Alabama The Principal Research Scientist will perform comprehensive physics and-or astrophysics laboratory research. The incumbent will operate gamma-ray detector space instrumentation. Analyze gamma-ray science data. Powered by PageUp Please note, job openings are posted for a minimum of three (3) business days and may be removed from the job posting board and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER OF MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED