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Job Offer: TESS Light Curve Analyst:Villanova UniversityJob description:TESS Light Curve AnalystTo view the position details and/or apply to a position, click on theView Detailslink below the Job Title. If you have questions about the application process, please refer to theApplicant FAQ's.
Posting DetailsDo you have questions about the application process? If so, please refer to the Applicant FAQ's. Posting Details (Default Section)Posting Number:: 20240579T Position Title:: TESS Light Curve Analyst Employment type:: Temp/Intern Job location:: Villanova, PA Work Schedule:: temporary Approximate Number of Hours per Week: up to 25 hours per week Department:: 182-Astronomy and Planetary Science Position Summary:: The TESS light curve analyst will work 20 hours per week on TESS GI research grants over the next twelve months. Services will focus on producing estimates of orbital properties of eclipsing binaries observed with the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite. A prosperous candidate will be in charge of determining orbital eccentricities and periastron arguments for all discovered TESS eclipsing binary stars. tasks and Job responsibilities:: The TESS light curve analyst will produce a computational model of NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) field and the census of eclipsing binary stars to determine their orbital eccentricities and arguments of periastra. The result of this work will be used to expand the catalog of TESS binaries hosted by Villanova at http://tessEBs.villanova.edu . The work will be disseminated in the peer-reviewed literature. The analyst will provide weekly progress reports to the Principal Investigator of the grant and the two will meet regularly all over the course of the project. The analyst will work both at Villanova and remotely. Minimum Appropriate qualifications:: Active graduate student enrolled in a PhD program in Astrophysics. Preferred Appropriate qualifications:: Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: : Special Message to candidates:: EEO Statement : Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values. Posting Date:: 09/10/2024 Closing Date (11:59pm ET):: income Posting Information: : Commensurate with practice. Job Job Category:: non-exempt Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * How did you first hear of this employment opportunity? » Indeed.com » Higheredjobs.com » Glassdoor » Chronicle Vitae » Academic Keys » PA CareerLink/JobGateway » Professional Affiliation/Trade Website » Diversity Association/Publication Website » Advertisement in Academic or Professional Publication » Referred by a current employee » Referred by a friend, family member, or former employee » Heard about Information technology at a conference or career fair » Browsing the Villanova website » Cabrini University employee » Other » * If your answer to the above question is "Other", please specify the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A. (Open Ended Question) Documents needed to complete your application:Required Documents» Cover Letter / Letter of Interest » Resume / Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents Skills:
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