My CV (Short Version)

Marc Postman

Space Telescope Science Institute
3700 San Martin Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 338-4340

Education

Harvard University

Ph.D. Astronomy, 1986 (Thesis Advisor: Dr. Margaret Geller)

A.M. Astronomy, 1982

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
S.B. Physics, 1981

Research Interests

Formation and evolution of large-scale structure in the universe, large-scale velocity fields, galaxy distance indicators, morphology and dynamics of groups and clusters of galaxies, physical properties of superclusters, gravitational lensing of distant galaxies, observational constraints on cosmological parameters. Deep digital sky surveys, future UVOIR space observatory concepts, automated classification and cluster finding algorithms, astronomical data simulation, scientific database and archive systems.

Research Positions

2017 - present: Distinguished Astronomer, STScI

2001 - 2017: Full Astronomer, STScI

Interim Deputy Director of STScI (Sept 2009 - Dec 2009)

Principle Investigator, NASA Astrophysics Strategic Mission Concept Study:

Advanced Technology Large-Aperture Space Telescope (March 2008 - Dec 2009)

Head, Community Missions Office (since March 2005; deputy from 2003 - March 2005)

1994 - 2001 Associate Astronomer, STScI

Head of the Multi-mission Archiive at STScI (1997 - 2003)

Granted tenure in August 1996.

Data Archive Branch Chief (1995 - 2003)

Member of HST Advanced Camera for Surveys IDT (2002 - 2006)

1994 - 2002: Adjunct Associate Professor, JHU

1993 - 1994: Adjunct Assistant Professor, JHU

1989 - 1994: Assistant Astronomer, STScI

1986 - 1989: Postdoctoral Fellowship, Princeton University

1981 - 1986: Research Associate, Harvard University

Awards and Honors

2018: NASA Group Achievement Award: WFIRST Design Reference Team

2015: NASA Group Achievement Award: Advanced Mirror Technology Development Team

2013: AURA Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award

2010: P.I., HST Multi-Cycle Treasury Program: 524 Orbits

2008: P.I., NASA Astrophysics Strategic Mission Concept Study

2003: GSFC Group Achievement Award: ACS Flight Team

1998: STScI Group Achievement Award: MAST

1995: STScI Group Achievement Award: Digitized Sky Survey CD-ROMs

1993: AURA Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award

Recent Community Service and Memberships

2016 - present: LUVOIR Science & Technology Definition Team

2017 - present: WFIRST Science Formulation Working Group

2009 - 2012: Member, Committee on the Status of Women in Astronomy (CSWA)

Since 1983 American Astronomical Society

Link to my refereed publication list

Last updated: 18 January 2019