POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Mars Science Laboratory - Boulder, Colorado
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Mars Science Laboratory - Boulder, Colorado
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Who We Are :
Southwest Research Institute's Solar System Science & Exploration Division is located in Boulder, Colorado. We conduct basic observational, modeling, and theoretical research in a wide range of solar system and astrophysical topics, including Solar Physics / Heliophysics, Planetary Science, Astrophysics, Origins Research, and Geophysics.
We also participate and / or lead several NASA orbital and deep space missions, including New Horizons (Pluto), Mars Science Laboratory (Mars), Lucy (Jovian Trojans), PUNCH (Sun) and Solar Orbiter (Sun).
Objectives of this Role :
- Work on data analysis, modeling, and other scientific activities associated with the Radiation Assessment Detector (RAD), which is a heliophysics instrument on the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL), and has been operating on the surface of Mars since August 2012.
- Participate in operations, data reduction, analysis, modeling and publication of scientific results from RAD.
- The successful candidate is also encouraged to develop his / her own research program and participate in proposals for future projects.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities :
- Serve as Postdoctoral Scientist for the RAD instrument and participate in the operations, data reduction, analysis and modeling of the RAD instrument.
- Present the results at Team Meetings and other international Scientific Meetings (e.g. AGU, AAS, etc.)
- Have an opportunity to participate in the development and characterization of new instrumentation and technologies similar to MSL / RAD, that are being developed at SwRI.
Requirements :
- Requires a PhD in Physics, Astrophysics, Astronomy or equivalent degree field.
- 2 years : Experience as a graduate student in heliophysics and / or space weather related science.
- Demonstrated knowledge in data reduction and analysis is required.
- Proficiency in Python (or similar) and CME and / or solar energetic particle propagation modeling is highly desirable.
- Good communication skills and be willing to work both independently and in a group setting.
Special Requirements :
Work assignment is in Boulder, Colorado. This is a 1 year limited term assignment.
Job Locations : Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Salary Range :
$70,000.00 - $90,000.00
An Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
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