Category: Astrobiology

Staff Scientist — Ocean Worlds

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Current state: Approved
City: Pasadena
State/Province: California
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Country: USA
Institution: Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology
Application Due Date: Sunday, September 30 2018
Web Link: https://experienced-jpl.icims.com/jobs/9596/research-scientist%3a-ocean-worlds/job

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, invites applications for a staff Scientist position in areas relevant to understanding Ocean Worlds. The position is to conduct Ocean Worlds-related scientific research within the fields of Geochemistry and Astrobiology. It is expected that the successful candidate will develop an independently funded research program and will pursue new mission and/or instrument opportunities focusing on Ocean World exploration.

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The position requires a Ph.D. in planetary science, or related scientific discipline, along with demonstrated experience in conceiving, defining, and conducting independent scientific research, with a strong interest in applying those efforts to problems related to Ocean Worlds exploration. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated professional reputation as a productive researcher with a track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.

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Please visit https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/opportunities/experienced/

(Job ID 2018-9596). For a full description.

Applications received by September 30, 2018, will receive full consideration.

USRA/LPI Postdoctoral Fellow in Planetary Surface Processes

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Lunar and Planetary Institute
City: Houston
State/Province: TX
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Dr. Edgard G. Rivera-Valentín
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Universities Space Research Association
Application Due Date: Wednesday, March 21 2018
Web Link: https://usra-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=698&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=992390&company_id=16640&version=1&byBusinessUnit=NULL&bycountry=0&bystate=1&byRegion=US_US-TX&bylocation=NULL&keywords=&byCat=&proximityCountry=&postalCode=&radiusDistance=&isKilometers=&tosearch=yes&city=

USRA/LPI Postdoctoral Fellow in Planetary Surface Processes

The Universities Space Research Association’s Lunar and Planetary Institute invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow in modeling of planetary surface processes.

The successful candidate will join Dr. Edgard Rivera-Valentín in several projects related to simulating planetary surface process on Mars and the icy moons of Saturn. Projects are interdisciplinary in nature and involve numerical simulations of planetary surface processes and responsibilities in spacecraft data analysis and data management. Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. in planetary science, astronomy, physics, geosciences or a related field. Experience in numerical modeling and proficiency in programming languages is required; experience with MATLAB and IDL is desirable. Candidates with demonstrated experience in a wide array of subfields in planetary science are encouraged to apply. Candidates from underrepresented groups in STEM and those with a demonstrated history of efforts to improve diversity and inclusion in STEM are particularly encouraged.

Interested applicants should apply to the posting at https://usracareers.silkroad.com/ and must submit a cover letter, CV with list of publications, a statement of research interests and plans, and a list of at least three professional references. Review of candidates will begin on March 21, 2018.

ESA Research Fellowships in Space Science

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Science Directorate
City: Noordwijk (NL) and Madrid (ES)
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Country: Netherlands and Spain
Contact Person: Oliver Jennrich
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: European Space Agency
Application Due Date: Monday, October 02 2017
Web Link: http://cosmos.esa.int/fellowship

The European Space Agency awards several postdoctoral fellowships each year.

The aim of these fellowships is to provide young scientists, holding a PhD
or the equivalent degree, with the means of performing space science
research in fields related to the ESA Science Programmes.

Areas of research include planetary science, astronomy and
astrophysics, solar and solar-terrestrial science, plasma physics and
fundamental physics. The fellowships have a duration of two years, with the
possible extension to three years, and are
tenable at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in
Noordwijk, Netherlands, or at the European Space Astronomy Centre (ESAC) in
Villafranca del Castillo, near Madrid, Spain.

Applications are now solicited for fellowships in space science to begin in
the fall of 2018. Preference will be given to applications submitted by
candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Candidates not holding
a PhD yet are encouraged to apply, but they must provide evidence of
receiving their degree before starting the fellowship.

ESA fellows are enrolled in ESA’s Social Security Scheme, which covers
medical expenses. A monthly deduction covers these short-term and long-term risks.

The deadline for applications is 2 October 2017.

More information on the ESA Research Fellowship programme in Space Science,
on the conditions and eligibility, as well as the application form can retrieved from
http://cosmos.esa.int/fellowship

Questions on the scientific aspects of the
ESA Fellowship in Space Science not answered in the above pages can be sent
by e-mail to the fellowship coordinators, Dr. Oliver Jennrich or Dr. Bruno
Altieri at the address [email protected]

 

Assistant Professor of Planetary Materials

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
City: West Lafayette
State/Province: IN
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Dr. Chris Andronicos
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Purdue University
Application Due Date: Thursday, December 01 2016
Web Link: http://www.eaps.purdue.edu/about/employment.html

The Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences (EAPS), within the College of Science, Purdue University, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Planetary Materials. The Planetary Science Group within EAPS has an international reputation, extensive involvement in spacecraft missions, and newly developed undergraduate and graduate programs. We seek to grow and are looking for someone who conducts laboratory analysis of planetary materials or their terrestrial analogues. Candidates must have completed their PhD in an appropriate field. The appointee is expected to develop and maintain a vigorous, externally funded, internationally recognized research program and to teach and mentor students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. 

Applications should be submitted electronically at https://hiring.science.purdue.edu. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a statement of research, a teaching statement, and contact information of three individuals who can provide letters of reference. Questions related to this position should be addressed to Dr. Chris Andronicos ([email protected]), Chair of the Search Committee. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2016, and continue until the position is filled. 

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. 

POSTDOCTORAL SCIENTIST: PLANETARY ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY MODELING

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Dpet. of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics
City: New York
State/Province: NY
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Anthony Del Genio
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Columbia University/NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies
Application Due Date: Sunday, October 09 2016
Web Link: https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=63245

Columbia University: 2-year Postdoctoral Research Scientist appointment to model planetary atmospheric chemistry and aerosol processes in a general circulation model.

The successful candidate will join a team from the Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS), GSFC, Columbia University, and other institutions as part of the Nexus for Exoplanet System Science (https://nexss.info). Team research addresses the habitability of past Solar System and exoplanet climates and informs exoplanet mission design. The candidate will be expected to perform original research, present results at scientific meetings, and publish first-author peer-reviewed papers. The candidate will be resident at NASA GISS in New York City.

Requirements:  PhD. in atmospheric science, chemistry, planetary science, astrobiology, or a similar field. Expertise in atmospheric chemistry and willingness to become involved in chemistry-aerosol parameterization development are required, but the broad scope of the project allows for many possible research directions and collaborations in studying atmospheric composition impacts on a variety of climates using the model. Strong mathematics and programming skills are also required. For further information contact Anthony DelGenio ([email protected]).

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For application requirements and instructions visit

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Mars Paleoclimate Postdoc

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Department of Geophysical Sciences
City: Chicago
State/Province: IL
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Edwin Kite
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: University of Chicago
Application Due Date: Friday, July 15 2016
Web Link: http://geosci.uchicago.edu/~kite

The Department of the Geophysical Sciences at The University of
Chicago seeks to hire a postdoctoral researcher to support
investigations of the past Mars climate and atmosphere. The successful
candidate will work with Assistant Professor Edwin Kite to modify and
run Mars mesoscale models and Mars global climate models, and analyze
the output of those models. The emphasis of the work will be on
processes that operated early in Mars history and during the
transition from Mars’ early wetter climate to the present dry climate.
Candidates should have a background in Planetary Science, Earth
Science, or Astrophysics, and experience with modifying sophisticated
numerical models. Start date is flexible.

The University of Chicago hosts a vibrant planets and exoplanets
research program, with particular emphasis on potentially habitable
planets: http://geosci.uchicago.edu/research/planetary-sciences-and-cosmochemistry/

Application materials should be received by July 15 for full
consideration. Applicants should send a CV, a brief description of
research interests and experience, and a list of publications as a
single PDF file to [email protected]. Applicants should also arrange
to have two letters of reference sent to this email address. Please
direct informal inquiries about this post to Edwin Kite
([email protected]).

This postdoctoral position will be for one year, with the possibility
of renewal for a second year, and comes with a competitive salary and
generous benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or
status as an individual with disability. The University of Chicago is
an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Disabled / Veterans
Employer.

Two Faculty Positions in Astrophysics at Instituto de Astrofisica de Atacama, Copiapo (Chile)

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Current state: Review
Department: Instituto de Astrofisica de Atacama
City: Copiapo
State/Province: Atacama
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Country: Chile
Contact Person: Mauro Barbieri
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Universidad de Atacama
Application Due Date: Friday, March 18 2016
Web Link: http://eas.unige.ch/jobs.jsp?id=671

The Instituto de Astrofisica de Atacama (IAA) at the Universidad De Atacama (UDA) in Copiapo (Chile) invites applications for two faculty positions to join the IAA team.
The successful candidates will join a group of five faculty working on a broad range of research topics and will have access to the Chilean Time in a broad array of facilities, including ALMA, VLT, Gemini, Magellan, LSST, GMT and the E-ELT. 

We are particularly interested in candidates with strong experience in one or more of these fields: 

-Origin, structure and evolution of planets, satellites, and minor bodies in the Solar System; 
-Extrasolar Planets; 
-Formation, structure and evolution of stars; 
-Milky Way: stellar populations, star clusters, variable stars, galactic structure; 
-Terrestrial Mars analogs; 
-Astrobiology. 

The positions carry teaching duties in astronomy at the undergraduate level, with a load of 6h per week. The working language is English. While knowledge of Spanish is not required (teaching can be done in English), the successful candidates are expected to teach in Spanish within two years. 
The appointment at UDA will be for three years, with a first probation year, and the position is further extendable subject to performance. 

Applicants should have a PhD in astronomy or physics or related sciences completed at least 3 years prior to the starting day of the contract. 

To receive full consideration, applications must be sent by Friday 18 of March 2016, although the positions will remain open until filled. Start date is expected to be October 2016. 

Applications must be submitted by e-mail to Mauro Barbieri (mauro.barbieri @ uda.cl), and they should include: 
1) Cover letter, 
2) Curriculum Vitae, 
3) List of publications, 
4) Statement of recent research achievements (max. 2 pages), 
5) An outline of future research (min. 2 pages, max. 10 pages), 
6) The contact details of three referees (one needs to be the last employer, the others needs to be aware of the recent work of the candidate). 

Questions may be addressed to the previous e-mail address. 

Relevant links: 

Universidad de Atacama 
http://www.uda.cl 

Instituto de Astrofisica de Atacama 
https://sites.google.com/site/grupoastrouda 

Convocatoria Programa de Insercion de Investigadores en la UDA 
http://www.vrip.uda.cl/frontend/noticia_completa/104

McGill Space Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: McGill Space Institute
City: Montreal
State/Province: Quebec
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Country: Canada
Contact Person: Kelly Lepo
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: McGill University
Application Due Date: Tuesday, December 01 2015
Web Link: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/6521

We invite applications for multiple Postdoctoral Fellowships to be held in the McGill Space Institute at McGill University (http://msi.mcgill.ca/).

The McGill Space Institute is a newly formed interdisciplinary center that brings together researchers engaged in space-related research at McGill. Currently there are 17 active faculty members affiliated with the center, from the Physics, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, and Natural Resource Sciences departments at McGill. 

The successful applicant will have a strong research record in theoretical, observational, or experimental work in astronomy, astrophysics, cosmology, planetary science, atmospheric science or astrobiology. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, list of publications, statement of research plans (not to exceed 2 pages) which demonstrates how the proposed research program complements current MSI activities, and contact details of 3 referees.

This position offers a competitive salary and will be for two years, with a possible renewal for a third year, dependent on supervisor approval and the availability of funds. Preference is given to applicants within 3 years of the PhD.

ESA Research Fellowship in Space Science

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Directory of Science and Robotic Exploration
City: Noorwijk (NL) and Madrid (E)
Category: , , ,
Country: Netherlands and Spain
Contact Person: Oliver jennrich
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: European Space Agency
Application Due Date: Thursday, October 01 2015
Web Link: http://cosmos.esa.int/fellowship

ESA Postdoctoral Fellowships in Space Science
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The European Space Agency awards several postdoctoral fellowships each year.

The aim of these fellowships is to provide young scientists, holding a PhD
or the equivalent degree, with the means of performing space science
research in fields related to the ESA Science and Robotic Exploration
Programmes. Areas of research include planetary science, astronomy and
astrophysics, solar and solar-terrestrial science, plasma physics and
fundamental physics. The fellowships have a duration of two years and are
tenable at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in
Noordwijk, Netherlands, or at the European Space Astronomy Centre (ESAC) in
Villafranca del Castillo, near Madrid, Spain.

Applications are now solicited for fellowships in space science to begin in
the fall of 2016. Preference will be given to applications submitted by
candidates within five years of receiving their PhD. Candidates not holding
a PhD yet are encouraged to apply, but they must provide evidence of
receiving their degree before starting the fellowship.

ESA fellows are enrolled in ESA’s Social Security Scheme, which covers
medical expenses, invalidity and death benefits. A monthly deduction covers
these short-term and long-term risks.

The deadline for applications is 1 October 2015.

More information on the ESA Research Fellowship programme in Space Science,
on the conditions and eligibility, as well as the application form can retrieved from
http://cosmos.esa.int/fellowship

Questions on the scientific aspects of the
ESA Fellowship in Space Science not answered in the above pages can be sent
by e-mail to the fellowship coordinators, Dr.Oliver Jennrich or Dr.Bruno
Altieri at the address [email protected]

 

Postdoctoral Research Scientist: Planetary Climate Modeling

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics
City: New York
State/Province: NY
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Anthony Del Genio
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Columbia University
Application Due Date: Wednesday, April 01 2015
Web Link: https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=60391

POSTDOCTORAL SCIENTIST: PLANETARY CLIMATE MODELING

Columbia University: 2-year Postdoctoral Research Scientist appointment to model radiative processes and their effect on planetary climates in a general circulation model.

The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team from the Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS), GSFC, Columbia University, and other institutions. Team research addresses the habitability of past Solar System climates and exoplanet climates and informs the design of future exoplanet missions. The candidate will be expected to perform original research, present results at scientific meetings, and publish first-author peer-reviewed papers. The candidate will be resident at NASA GISS in New York City.

Requirements:  PhD. in atmospheric science, planetary science, astrobiology, astronomy, physics, or a similar field. Expertise in radiative transfer and willingness to become involved in radiation parameterization development are required, but the broad scope allows for many possible research directions using the model. Strong mathematics and programming skills are also required. Strong candidates will be interested in interdisciplinary questions and interacting with scientists from diverse fields. For further information visit http://www.giss.nasa.gov/projects/astrobio/ or contact Anthony DelGenio ([email protected]).

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For application requirements and instructions visit

https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=60391