Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Astronomy
City: College Park
State/Province: Maryland
Category: None Specified
Country: USA
Contact Person: Michael F. A'Hearn
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: University of Maryland
Application Due Date: Wednesday, February 15 2017
Web Link: http://www.astro.umd.edu/employment/index.html#planetary-mpc
RESEARCH SCIENTIST AT U. MARYLAND TO WORK WITH MINOR PLANET CENTER
We are seeking a research scientist with experience related to the Minor Planet Center and/or NASA’s Near-Earth Object Observations program. The candidate will work with Michael A’Hearn in managing the integration of the Minor Planet Center into the Small Bodies Node of the Planetary Data System and will provide continuity of expertise beyond A’Hearn’s retirement. Research in relevant fields is an appropriate portion of the position.
Applications should include a standard CV and a short (up to two pages) summary of relevant experience.
Funding for the position is anticipated in January.