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NRC Seeks Instrument Scientist for JWST NIRISS Support

The National Research Council Canada (NRC), through its Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre (HAA), is seeking a highly experienced Instrument Scientist to support the Near Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph (NIRISS) on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). - Government Buyer: - Department of the National Research Council Canada (NRC) - Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre (HAA) - Procurement led by Tamara Stabb, Senior Procurement Officer - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the opportunity is directly related to the JWST and NIRISS instruments - Products/Services Requested: - Scientific support for the NIRISS instrument on JWST - Development and support of the ground system at the JWST Science and Operations Center (S&OC) in Baltimore, Maryland - One Instrument Scientist position - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Minimum of 20 years post-doctorate experience in astrophysics research or telescope operations - Extensive experience with NIRISS science modes and deep understanding of JWST operations, user tools, and software - PhD in Astronomy/Astrophysics or Physics required - Deliverables include a work plan, monthly progress reports, pre-publication white papers, and a final report - Estimated contract value: CA$300,000–CA$350,000, plus up to CA$15,000 per year for travel and publication fees - Contract duration: 21 months, with options for two additional one-year extensions - Subject to multiple international trade agreements

Description

The Department of the National Research Council Canada (NRC) and the Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre (HAA) require one Instrument Scientist to support the Near Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph (NIRISS) on the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The support will be provided at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. The work involves contributing to the development of the ground system at the JWST Science and Operations Center (S&OC) that supports NIRISS and the JWST mission. The contract duration is 21 months with an estimated value between 300,000 and 350,000 CAD plus up to 15,000 CAD per year for travel and publication fees.

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