Astrophysics: The Nature of Star-forming Galaxies at High Redshift

Organization National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Reference Code 0117-NPP-NOV26-GSFC-Astrophys Location Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, Maryland Field of Science Astrophysics Program Description The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly‑talented scientists to engage in ongoing NASA research projects at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or at a NASA‑affiliated research institute. These one‑to‑three‑year fellowships are competitive and are designed to advance NASA’s missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology. Research Focus We are characterizing the nature of star‑forming galaxies at the epoch when most stars formed (redshift 1‑3). The research involves spatially resolved spectroscopy and narrow‑band imaging of galaxies that have been dramatically magnified by gravitational lensing. The scientist will work with optical, near‑IR, and mid‑IR spectra from Magellan, Keck, and Spitzer, as well as broad and narrow‑band imaging from Hubble, to prototype the kinds of science that JWST will be able to conduct for large samples of unlensed galaxies. Responsibilities Design and conduct observations and data analysis to study star‑forming galaxies. Collaborate with the advisory team and other NASA researchers on related projects. Prepare and present findings at conferences and in scientific publications. Advisors Jane Rigby View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io Eligibility Applications with citizens from Designated Countries will not be accepted at this time, unless they are Legal Permanent Residents of the United States. A complete list of Designated Countries can be found at U.S. Citizens; U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR); Foreign Nationals eligible for an Exchange Visitor J‑1 visa status; 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. Requirements Doctoral Degree in a relevant scientific discipline. Contact Mikeala #J-18808-Ljbffr ORAU