Category: Atmospheres

Planetary Astronomer and Archivist

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Current state: Review
Department: PDS Ring-Moon Systems Node
City: Mountain View
State/Province: CA
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Arminé Saroian
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: SETI Institute
Application Due Date: Sunday, December 31 2023
Web Link: https://www.seti.org/jobs/planetary-astronomer-and-archivist

If you study the outer solar system (satellites, atmospheres, rings, etc.) and if you would like to dedicate some (or all) of your time to a job that enables not only your colleagues but also future generations to do planetary research, then please consider joining our team at the PDS Ring-Moon Systems Node!

Postdoc position in exoplanets

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Current state: Review
Department: Department of Physics and Astronomy
City: Baton Rouge
State/Province: LA
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Tabetha Boyajian
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Louisiana State University
Application Due Date: Sunday, November 05 2023
Web Link: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/0261A-JW-Nicholson-Hall/Postdoctoral-Researcher--Exoplanets-_R00083529

Applicants are sought for a postdoctoral researcher position at Louisiana State University to work in the area of exoplanets/time-domain astronomy. The researcher will work within Professor Tabby Boyajian’s group on designing a science program for LUSTER (LUnar-based Survey for Time-domain Exoplanet Research).  LUSTER will use a small (~15-cm) imaging telescope attached to an upcoming lunar lander to provide near-continuous monitoring of transiting exoplanet host stars to perform transmission spectroscopy at near-UV wavelengths. 

Responsibilities: Generate the science requirements and flow-down, including a Science & Mission Traceability Matrix and other supporting analyses that enable the LUSTER (LUnar-based Survey for Time-domain Exoplanet Research) investigation; create a scientific target list and an observing plan according to potential mission launch dates and durations that are available in the launch timeframe;provide estimates of the data volume for determining in-space data processing, data storage and telemetry needs, and suitable data products; assist in the analysis of component test data, especially detector testing that will help define the data pipeline processing requirements and design (80%). The researcher will write up their work for publication in journals, present their work at conferences and collaboration meetings, and assist the preparation of proposals.  Additional duties include assisting in the supervision of graduate and undergraduate students (20%).

Assistant Professor of Physics Experimental Research

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Department: Physics
City: Logan
State/Province: Utah
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Dr. Boyd Edwards
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Utah State University
Application Due Date: Monday, January 08 2024
Web Link: https://tracking.icims.com/f/a/Den_-2rJfKDbaiCHB2zo_A~~/AAIB5gA~/RgRnFToRP0RzaHR0cHM6Ly91c3UuaWNpbXMuY29tL2ljaW1zMi8_bmF2cj1pY2ltczIlM0Ztb2R1bGUlM0RBcHBKb2IlMjZhY3Rpb24lM0Rqb2JQcm9maWxlJTI2aWQlM0Q3MTMwJTI2aGFzaGVkJTNEMTA1MTM5OTE4M1cDc3BjQgplMRG1MmXRgywAUhRib3lkLmVkd2FyZHNAdXN1LmVkdVgEAAADtw~~

The Utah State University Department of Physics invites applications for a tenure-track assistant
professor position in experimental physics. Preference will be given to candidates who will strengthen
existing experimental efforts in the department. Current experimental activities include atmospheric
and space physics, physics of materials in extreme environments, and nanoscale structures in
electronics and photonics. A competitive package is available to support the establishment of an active
research laboratory. Expectations of the position include teaching at both the undergraduate and
graduate levels, mentoring student research, establishing and maintaining a funded research program,
and regularly publishing scientific results. Serious consideration will be given to applicants who show
promise of excellence in these areas and who clearly describe how their research will strengthen
current departmental activities. The minimum qualification is a PhD in physics or a closely related field.

The Department of Physics has a diverse research portfolio in experimental, observational,
computational, and theoretical physics that is supported by 19 faculty members, 6 research staff, 3
postdoctoral fellows, 5 support staff, 85 undergraduate majors, and 26 graduate students. This
moderate size fosters an environment of collegiality, small class sizes, and meaningful research
experiences for students.


Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s only land-grant and space-grant university, with a
strong commitment to excellence, access, inclusion, and outreach supported by 900 full-time faculty
members, 25,000 undergraduate students, and 3100 graduate students. USU is a Carnegie R1 research
institution and the recipient of the 2020 Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishments by the
Council on Undergraduate Research.

The position is based at USU’s main campus in Logan, Utah, about 80 miles north of Salt Lake City.
Logan is a peaceful college town of 54,000 inhabitants located in Cache Valley, a picturesque mountain
valley that is home to rich outdoor and cultural actoivities. The Logan metropolitan area claimed the top
spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation based on job
growth, wage growth, high-tech industry diversity, broadband access, and housing affordability.

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and
health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including
five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts.


Applications may be submited here. Complete applications include (1) a cover leter, (2) a curriculum
vitae, (3) a statement of research accomplishments and plans, including a description of how these
plans will strengthen current departmental activities, (4) a statement on teaching and mentoring
experience and philosophy, (5) a statement of commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and outreach,
and contact information for at least three confidential leters of reference. Individuals from historically
underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected
veterans are encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin on January 8, 2024. Inquiries about
the position may be addressed to Dr. Boyd Edwards, search commitee chair, at
[email protected].

Planetary Astronomer and Archivist

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Department: PDS Ring-Moon Systems Node
City: Mountain View
State/Province: CA
Category: , , , ,
Country: USA
Contact Person: Arminé Saroian
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: SETI Institute
Web Link: https://www.seti.org/jobs/planetary-astronomer-and-archivist

If you study the outer solar system (satellites, atmospheres, rings, etc.) and if you would like to dedicate some (or all) of your time to a job that enables not only your colleagues but also future generations to do planetary research, then please consider joining our team at the PDS Ring-Moon Systems Node!

Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Solar System Geophysics & Atmospheres or Solid Earth Geology & Geophysics at the California Institute of Technology

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Geological and Planetary Sciences
City: Pasadena
State/Province: California
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Country: USA
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: California Institute of Technology
Application Due Date: Sunday, October 01 2023
Web Link: https://applications.caltech.edu/jobs/solarsolid

The Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences at the California Institute of Technology is seeking outstanding applicants for a tenure-track faculty position. We seek individuals who will lead an innovative research program, are committed to teaching and mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students and of postdoctoral fellows, and who display interest in enhancing the diversity of the Institute. We invite applicants in the areas of Solar System Geophysics & Atmospheres and Solid Earth Geology & Geophysics.

The term of the initial appointment at the assistant professor level is four years and is contingent upon completion of a Ph.D. degree. Reappointment beyond the initial term is contingent upon successful review conducted prior to the commencement of the fourth year. Exceptionally well-qualified candidates may also be considered at the tenured professor level. Initial review of applications will begin on October 1, 2023, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Interested applicants should submit an electronic application that includes: a brief cover letter, a curriculum vita (including publications), a short research statement (no more than 2 pages), a teaching statement (1 page), and three letters of recommendation. We also ask that applicants submit a diversity and inclusion statement (1 page) that discusses past and/or anticipated contributions to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the areas of research, teaching, and/or outreach. We will evaluate each applicant’s research accomplishments and potential, as well as the teaching, mentoring, collaboration, and leadership skills necessary to run a successful academic research group (e.g., initiative, persistence, enthusiasm, communication).

Applications can be submitted at: https://applications.caltech.edu/jobs/solarsolid

For any questions that arise about the application process, please contact us at [email protected]

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Tenure-Track Planetary Science Faculty Position at Hampton University

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Department of Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences
City: Hampton
State/Province: Virginia
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Country: United States
Contact Person: Robert Loughman
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Hampton University
Application Due Date: Monday, May 15 2023
Web Link: https://home.hamptonu.edu/science/aps-tenure-track-faculty/

Hampton University Department of Atmospheric and Planetary Science Faculty Position

 

Description

The Hampton University (HU) Department of Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences (APS) invites nominations and applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Planetary Science, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to begin August 2023.

Founded in 1868, Hampton University is a leading historically black university (HBCU) located on the Virginia Peninsula in the City of Hampton. It is a privately endowed, co-educational, nonsectarian institution. HU established the Center for Atmospheric Science (CAS) in 1996, which led to creation of the Department of Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences in 2007.  APS offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in the fields of Atmospheric Science and Planetary Science. This program has established a reputation of excellence in education, outreach and research, with particular emphasis on satellite applications for atmospheric studies.

Duties and Responsibilities

 

The successful candidate will continue and advance the groundbreaking work of CAS and APS. This work includes building a portfolio of externally funded, high-profile research in the field of atmospheric science and recruiting, supporting, and advising masters and doctoral students. The successful candidates will also teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Objectives of the APS department include continuation of research excellence at HU in atmospheric and planetary science, expanded capacity for research, and growth in enrollment in the graduate program.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Planetary Science or a related field is required.  The successful applicant will sustain existing programs and enable future strategic growth of the department in the following area:

Satellite-based remote sensing of planetary atmospheres and/or surfaces (including Earth), with demonstrated capability and commitment to developing new satellite instruments, planetary missions, and data analysis techniques.

Salary will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and accomplishments in the field.   

 

How to Apply

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a Hampton University Application for Employment for faculty, a letter outlining the candidate’s commitment to teaching, professional and scholarly work; a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation on company letterhead. Applications may be submitted electronically to [email protected] (with “APS faculty search” in the subject line), or mailed to:

Department of Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences Search Committee

Attn: Dr. Robert Loughman

Center for Atmospheric Sciences

154 William R. Harvey Way

Hampton University

Hampton VA 23668.  

Application Deadline: 

Monday, May 15, 2023

Selection Deadline: 

Friday, June 30, 2023

ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme

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Current state: Review
Department: Science and Operations Department
City: Madrid or Noordwijk
State/Province: Spain or Netherlands
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Country: Europe
Contact Person: Guido De Marchi
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: European Space Agency
Application Due Date: Sunday, April 30 2023
Web Link: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc/visitor-programme

To increase the scientific return from its space science missions, the European Space Agency (ESA) welcomes applications from scientists interested in pursuing research projects based on data publicly available in the ESA Space Science Archives (https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc). The ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme is open to scientists, at all career levels, affiliated with institutes in ESA Member States and Collaborating States. Early-career scientists (within 10 years of the PhD) are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications by PhD students are also welcome. During their stay, visiting scientists will have access to archives and mission specialists for help with the retrieval, calibration, and analysis of archival data. In principle, all areas of space research covered by ESA science missions can be supported. Residence lasts typically between one and three months, also distributed over multiple visits. Research projects can be carried out at ESAC (Madrid, Spain) and at ESTEC (Noordwijk, Netherlands). To offset the expenses incurred by visitors, ESA covers travel costs from and to the home institution and provides support for lodging expenses and meals. Applications received before 1 May 2023 will be considered for visits in autumn 2023 and winter 2024. For further details, including areas of research and contact information, please refer to https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc/visitor-programme or write to the programme coordinators at [email protected]

ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Science and Operations Department
City: Madrid or Noordwijk
State/Province: Spain or Netherlands
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Country: Europe
Contact Person: Guido De Marchi
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: European Space Agency
Application Due Date: Sunday, April 30 2023
Web Link: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc/visitor-programme

To increase the scientific return from its space science missions, the European Space Agency (ESA) welcomes applications from scientists interested in pursuing research projects based on data publicly available in the ESA Space Science Archives (https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc).

The ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme is open to scientists, at all career levels, affiliated with institutes in ESA Member States and Collaborating States. Early-career scientists (within 10 years of the PhD) are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications by PhD students are also welcome.

During their stay, visiting scientists will have access to archives and mission specialists for help with the retrieval, calibration, and analysis of archival data. In principle, all areas of space research covered by ESA science missions can be supported.

Residence lasts typically between one and three months, also distributed over multiple visits. Research projects can be carried out at ESAC (Madrid, Spain) and at ESTEC (Noordwijk, Netherlands). To offset the expenses incurred by visitors, ESA covers travel costs from and to the home institution and provides support for lodging expenses and meals.

Applications received before 1 May 2023 will be considered for visits in autumn 2023 and winter 2024.

For further details, including areas of research and contact information, please refer to:

[email protected]

Postdoctoral position in laboratory planetary science/astrophysics

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Department of Physics and Astronomy
City: San Antonio
State/Province: Texas
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Country: United States
Contact Person: Xinting Yu
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: University of Texas at San Antonio
Application Due Date: Monday, March 27 2023
Web Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK50eV6CBlSskfScfP_vQ0OamgGwyj31vcqfF9VHLQjtZtIg/viewform?usp=sf_link

​The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Department of Physics and Astronomy invites applications for a postdoctoral position in laboratory astrophysics/planetary science. The postdoc would work with Assistant Professor Dr. Xinting Yu on performing material characterization using a newly-constructed Planetary Material Characterization Facility at UTSA. The successful applicant would have the opportunity to work with a range of material characterization instrumentation, including but not limited to nanoindentation, ellipsometry, and atomic force microscopy, work on projects to measure various material properties of planetary materials including planetary aerosol analogs, field samples, meteorites, planetary regolith analogs, and potentially return samples, and apply the material properties to understand various atmospheric/surface processes on planetary bodies in and outside the Solar System. Prior experience with material characterization, laboratory astrophysics, or planetary science is preferred. The candidate must have a Ph.D. in astronomy, planetary science, geophysics, materials science, or a related field by the start date of the position. 

The appointment will be for 2 years, with a possibility of a one-year extension contingent upon performance and funding – with benefits and research support. The expected start date is Fall 2023 and is negotiable. 

To apply, please submit an online application. The requested materials include a full CV with a list of publications, a 1-page summary of previous research, and a 2-page description of research interests. Please also arrange for 2-3 letters of reference to be sent via the same application form. Applications will not be considered until all materials are received. Review of applications will begin on March 27, 2023. Note: You will receive a confirmation email from Dr. Xinting Yu ([email protected]) once your application is complete within 3 business days.

UTSA is located in San Antonio, a vibrant city with a dynamic and diverse population. It is classified as both a Minority and a Hispanic Serving Institution, with more than 30,000 students with culturally diverse backgrounds. UTSA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Postdoctoral Associate in Exoplanet Atmospheres

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Astronomy
City: College Park
State/Province: MD
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Thaddeus Komacek
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: University of Maryland
Application Due Date: Friday, March 17 2023
Web Link: https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/369bc0eb

​The University of Maryland Department of Astronomy invites applications for a postdoctoral associate position in the study of exoplanet atmospheres. The postdoctoral associate would work with Assistant Professor Thaddeus Komacek on projects focused on developing three-dimensional atmospheric circulation models of exoplanets and applying them to interpret observations.  The successful applicant would have the opportunity to work on projects including but not limited to studying the radiative feedback due to mineral clouds on the atmospheric dynamics of hot and ultra-hot Jupiters, the influence of magnetic fields on their thermal structure and deep dynamics, and the coupling of interior evolution models to atmospheric circulation models. Prior experience with general circulation models and familiarity with observational characterization of exoplanets is preferred. The candidate must have a Ph.D in astronomy, planetary science, geophysics, or a related field by the start date of the position. 

The appointment will be for two years, with continuation for one more year contingent on performance and the availability of funding. The expected start date is Fall 2023, and is negotiable. Along with salary and benefits, the appointment will include limited allowances for travel and moving expenses. 

To apply, please submit an online application. The requested materials include a full CV with a list of publications along with a brief (2 pages of text) description of research interests. Please also arrange for 2-3 letters of reference to be sent via the same application form. All materials should be received by March 17, 2023. Applications will not be considered until all materials are received. 

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. A prior criminal conviction or convictions will not automatically disqualify a finalist from employment in the position.

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.