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$590M Telescope Mission with UMD Science Co-Lead Confirmed by NASA for Launch by January 2031

$590M Telescope Mission with UMD Science Co-Lead Confirmed by NASA for Launch by January 2031

Two UMD Astronomers on PRIMA Team Selected for New Class of NASA Astrophysics Missions

Two UMD Astronomers on PRIMA Team Selected for New Class of NASA Astrophysics Missions

Celebrating National Postdoc Appreciation Week

Celebrating National Postdoc Appreciation Week

New Study Detects Ammonia and Unexpected Chill on a Distant Giant Planet

New Study Detects Ammonia and Unexpected Chill on a Distant Giant Planet

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Research Graduate Assistant II
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Assistant Research Scientist
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Research Scientist
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Associate Research Scientist
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Graduate Assistant II
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Research Graduate Assistant III
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Graduate Assistant II
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Visiting Assistant Research Scientist
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Research Scientist
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Program Manager
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Principal Faculty Specialist
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Professor Emeritus
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Research Graduate Assistant III
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Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)
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Research Graduate Assistant III
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Principal Faculty Specialist
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Business Manager
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Research Scientist
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Professor Emeritus
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Professor & Director
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Adjunct Assistant Professor
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Director of Academic Administration and Faculty Relations
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Research Graduate Assistant II
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Professor
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Adjunct Professor
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Professor
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Senior Faculty Specialist
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Visiting Research Scientist
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Research Scientist
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Research Graduate Assistant II
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Research Graduate Assistant III
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Senior Faculty Specialist
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Research Graduate Assistant II
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Research Graduate Assistant II
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Assistant Research Scientist
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Senior Faculty Specialist
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Research Professor
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Research Graduate Assistant II
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Adjunct Professor
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Adjunct Professor

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