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Specialized Scientific Support for JWST Fine Guidance Sensor (FGS)

This opportunity is for highly specialized scientific support for the Fine Guidance Sensor (FGS) of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), managed by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and its Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre (HAA): - Government Buyer: - Department of the National Research Council Canada (NRC) - Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre (HAA) - Procurement led by Tamara Stabb - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the JWST and its FGS instrument are the technical focus - Products/Services Requested: - Scientific support services for the JWST Fine Guidance Sensor (FGS) - Includes development of the ground system at the JWST Science and Operations Center, guide star selection, anomaly resolution, and efficiency enhancements - Requires a minimum of 20 years post-doctorate experience in astrophysics research or telescope operations, extensive FGS operational knowledge, and a PhD in Astronomy, Astrophysics, or Physics - Deliverables: work plan, monthly progress reports, pre-publication white papers, and a final report - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Deep expertise in JWST FGS operations is mandatory - The contract is pre-identified for a specific individual (Pierre Chayer) with rare qualifications - Estimated contract value is CAD 400,000–450,000, plus up to CAD 15,000 per year for travel and publication fees - Contract duration is 21 months, with options for two additional one-year extensions

Description

The Department of the National Research Council Canada (NRC) and the Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre (HAA) require one Instrument Scientist to provide scientific support for the Fine Guidance Sensor (FGS) of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) located at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. The work involves contributing to the development of the ground system at the JWST Science and Operations Center that supports FGS and the JWST mission. The contract duration is 21 months, and the procurement method is an Advance Contract Award Notice. The estimated contract value ranges between CAD 400,000 and 450,000, with additional funds for travel and publication fees.

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