X-ray Astrophysics with XRISM

About the role

The X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) is a JAXA/NASA collaborative mission with ESA participation, expected to launch in the fall of 2022. XRISM is capable of high-resolution, non-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy over a 3' square field of view, as well as imaging over a much larger 40' square field of view. Four categories of science objectives have been defined for the mission: (1) Structure formation of the Universe and evolution of clusters of galaxies; (2) Circulation history of baryonic matter in the Universe; (3) Transport and circulation of energy in the Universe; (4) New science with unprecedented high resolution X-ray spectroscopy. XRISM will observe virtually all classes of celestial objects, including clusters of galaxies, active galactic nuclei, X-ray binaries, supernova remnants, hot stars, and many others.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will carry out a research program in any area related to the science of XRISM. This can include, but is not limited to: theoretical studies of celestial sources observable with XRISM, simulations of potential XRISM observations, relevant laboratory astrophysics, development of spectral models or atomic codes, or exploring synergies between XRISM and other contemporaneous observatories.

Requirements

• A Doctoral Degree
• U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR), Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J-1 visa status, or applicants for LPR, asylees, or refugees in the U.S. at the time of application with a valid EAD card and I-485 or I-589 forms in pending status

Qualifications

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Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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Contact Information

Email: npp@orau.org

Application Instructions

Please visit the NASA Postdoctoral Program website for application instructions and requirements: How to Apply | NASA Postdoctoral Program (orau.org)

Additional Information

A complete application to the NASA Postdoctoral Program includes:

• Research proposal
• Three letters of recommendation
• Official doctoral transcript documents