Research Associate

The Department of Physics at The George Washington University (GW), part of the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences, offers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs and maintains strong research partnerships with leading scientific institutions in the Washington, D.C. area. Faculty and students conduct cutting-edge research in modern facilities located in Science & Engineering Hall and Corcoran Hall, while collaborating with organizations such as NASA, NIST, the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, and Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility.

Position Summary
The Astrophysics Group in the Department of Physics invites applications for a Research Associate in Observational High-Energy Astrophysics. The successful candidate will lead the analysis and scientific interpretation of IXPE and NuSTAR observations of magnetars obtained through observing programs led by Dr. George Younes.

This position offers the opportunity to play a leading role in producing high-impact scientific publications and advancing our understanding of compact objects and high-energy astrophysical phenomena. The Research Associate will work closely with Dr. Younes, the GW astrophysics team, and collaborators across national and international research partnerships.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the analysis and interpretation of IXPE and NuSTAR observations of magnetars.
• Develop and execute research projects resulting in peer-reviewed publications.
• Present scientific results at conferences, workshops, and collaboration meetings.
• Collaborate with researchers within GW and external national and international partnerships.
• Contribute to ongoing high-energy astrophysics research initiatives within the department.

Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

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This is a limited term appointment. Position is funded until 04/30/2027.

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.