Category: Atmospheres

Post-doctoral research associate in planetary atmospheres

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Lunar and Planetary Laboratory
City: Tucson
State/Province: AZ
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Country: United States
Contact Person: Tommi Koskinen
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: University of Arizona
Application Due Date: Sunday, April 24 2022
Web Link: https://talent.arizona.edu/hr

The Lunar and Planetary Laboratory (LPL) at the University of Arizona invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the field of solar system planetary science. The successful applicant will join the Planetary Atmospheres and Titan & Outer Solar System groups (https://www.lpl.arizona.edu/research) and work in collaboration with Dr. Tommi Koskinen on the analysis and interpretation of Cassini observations of the upper atmospheres of Saturn and Titan. The Cassini UVIS instrument was used to probe these atmospheres during 13 years in orbit and the observations provide unprecedented constraints on seasonal change, energy deposition, and dynamics in the upper atmospheres of Saturn and its peculiar satellite.

The successful applicant will be expected to conduct a highly competitive program of scientific research, lead the analysis and interpretation of the observations, and write scientific articles for publication in peer reviewed journals. The minimum qualifications are a PhD in related fields and proven track record of research. Candidates with previous experience with statistical data analysis methods and/or radiative transfer applications with multiple scattering are preferred.

Interested candidates should apply to Job Posting #req9015 at https://talent.arizona.edu/hr. Applicants are expected to submit a cover letter (1 page), Curriculum Vitae and a statement of research interests highlighting past achievements and future plans (up to 3 pages), and contact details for two referees.

Postdoc Position in Planetary/Exoplanet Geophysics

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences
City: Providence
State/Province: RI
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Country: United States
Contact Person: Alex Evans
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Brown University
Application Due Date: Friday, April 22 2022
Web Link: https://ghosst.alexjevans.com/2022/02/10/postdoctoral-position-in-exoplanet-geophysics/

The Brown University Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences (DEEPS) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in exoplanet and habitability evolution modeling. Ideal candidates are those with experience in the development and/or modeling of mantle thermochemical evolution on planetary bodies.

The successful applicant will be based in DEEPS and will work with a cross-disciplinary research team in both DEEPS and the Department of Physics to carry out research that integrates models of mantle thermochemical evolution and atmospheric evolution to understand how exoplanets evolve through time.

Interested individuals should have a Ph.D. in Planetary Science, Geophysics, Physics/Astronomy, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field. A start date by Summer/Fall 2022 is expected, but earlier and later start dates will be considered.

Research will be primarily advised by Professor Alex Evans. Selected applicant will have the opportunity to collaborate with Brown DEEPS Professors Steve Parman and  Dan Ibarra, Brown Physics Professor Gregory Tucker, Dr. Matthew Weller at LPI, and Professor Alexandria Johnson of Purdue University.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

If interested, please send a CV and brief statement of research interests and future research goals that highlights any previous experience with mantle, atmospheric, or exoplanet modeling and analyses to exoplanets [at] brown [dot] edu.

Any questions can be directed to Alex Evans, alex_evans [at] brown [dot] edu.

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
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Country: Spain or Netherlands
Contact Person: Guido De Marchi
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: European Space Agency
Application Due Date: Saturday, April 30 2022
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 2022 will be considered for visits in autumn 2022 and winter 2023.

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] 

US Program Director, Trillium Technologies

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Current state: Review
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Jodie Hughes
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Trillium Technologies

Trillium Technologies in partnership with the SETI Institute at Mt. View California, is looking for an accomplished, enthusiastic, and collaborative individual to lead our US operations. The US Program Director has a key role in shaping and delivering the programs we create with our partner NASA, and other potential partners such as Google Cloud, the Mayo Clinic, and the USGS, to tackle the most interesting and important challenges of our time using AI. These range from detecting and managing wildfires, to creating detailed maps of resources on the Moon, mitigating the effects of global heating, to deploying ML payloads in orbit and applying AI to astronaut health. We are looking for someone just as passionate about machine learning, climate change mitigation and space exploration as we are!

Responsibilities:

  • Create exciting research and deployment programs in AI, space and climate science, and medicine
  • Convey our success stories and articulate our ambitions through content and communications for US programs with the support of our able design and UX team
  • Cultivate, maintain, and extend our well-established community of partners, academics and stakeholders
  • Lead program logistics and operations 

Qualifications:

  • An advanced degree level education in social sciences, science, medicine, technology, or computing.
  • A strong track record in program development and management.
  • A desire to understand or experience delivering interdisciplinary artificial intelligence and science research from concept to deployment.
  • Possess the skills to create or guide the preparation of written content in all its forms: from tweets to research papers
  • An ability to get the job done with resourcefulness, flexibility, and efficiency.
  • A demonstrable interest in space science and/or machine learning and/or climate mitigation and/or medicine. 
  • Must be a team player, able to establish and maintain collaborative and positive business relationships across the board.

Applications deadline: Monday, November 8, 2021

To find out more about the role and how to apply go to www.trilliumusa.tech/programdirector. Please direct your questions to [email protected]

US Program Director, Trillium Technologies

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Current state: Review
Category: , , , ,
Country: USA
Contact Person: Jodie Hughes
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Trillium Technologies

Trillium Technologies in partnership with the SETI Institute at Mt. View California, is looking for an accomplished, enthusiastic, and collaborative individual to lead our US operations. The US Program Director has a key role in shaping and delivering the programs we create with our partner NASA, and other potential partners such as Google Cloud, the Mayo Clinic, and the USGS, to tackle the most interesting and important challenges of our time using AI. These range from detecting and managing wildfires, to creating detailed maps of resources on the Moon, mitigating the effects of global heating, to deploying ML payloads in orbit and applying AI to astronaut health. We are looking for someone just as passionate about machine learning, climate change mitigation and space exploration as we are!

Responsibilities:

  • Create exciting research and deployment programs in AI, space and climate science, and medicine
  • Convey our success stories and articulate our ambitions through content and communications for US programs with the support of our able design and UX team
  • Cultivate, maintain, and extend our well-established community of partners, academics and stakeholders
  • Lead program logistics and operations 

Qualifications:

  • An advanced degree level education in social sciences, science, medicine, technology, or computing.
  • A strong track record in program development and management.
  • A desire to understand or experience delivering interdisciplinary artificial intelligence and science research from concept to deployment.
  • Possess the skills to create or guide the preparation of written content in all its forms: from tweets to research papers
  • An ability to get the job done with resourcefulness, flexibility, and efficiency.
  • A demonstrable interest in space science and/or machine learning and/or climate mitigation and/or medicine. 
  • Must be a team player, able to establish and maintain collaborative and positive business relationships across the board.

Applications deadline: Monday, November 8, 2021

To find out more about the role and how to apply go to www.trilliumusa.tech/programdirector. Please direct your questions to [email protected]

US Program Director, Trillium Technologies

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Category: , , , ,
Country: USA
Contact Person: Jodie Hughes
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Trillium Technologies
Application Due Date: Wednesday, January 05 2022

Trillium Technologies in partnership with the SETI Institute at Mt. View California, is looking for an accomplished, enthusiastic, and collaborative individual to lead our US operations. The US Program Director has a key role in shaping and delivering the programs we create with our partner NASA, and other potential partners such as Google Cloud, the Mayo Clinic, and the USGS, to tackle the most interesting and important challenges of our time using AI. These range from detecting and managing wildfires, to creating detailed maps of resources on the Moon, mitigating the effects of global heating, to deploying ML payloads in orbit and applying AI to astronaut health. We are looking for someone just as passionate about machine learning, climate change mitigation and space exploration as we are!

Responsibilities:

  • Create exciting research and deployment programs in AI, space and climate science, and medicine
  • Convey our success stories and articulate our ambitions through content and communications for US programs with the support of our able design and UX team
  • Cultivate, maintain, and extend our well-established community of partners, academics and stakeholders
  • Lead program logistics and operations 

Qualifications:

  • An advanced degree level education in social sciences, science, medicine, technology, or computing.
  • A strong track record in program development and management.
  • A desire to understand or experience delivering interdisciplinary artificial intelligence and science research from concept to deployment.
  • Possess the skills to create or guide the preparation of written content in all its forms: from tweets to research papers
  • An ability to get the job done with resourcefulness, flexibility, and efficiency.
  • A demonstrable interest in space science and/or machine learning and/or climate mitigation and/or medicine. 
  • Must be a team player, able to establish and maintain collaborative and positive business relationships across the board.

Applications deadline: Monday, November 8, 2021

To find out more about the role and how to apply go to www.trilliumusa.tech/programdirector. Please direct your questions to [email protected]

US Program Director, Trillium Technologies

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Current state: Review
Category: , , , ,
Country: USA
Contact Person: Jodie Hughes
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Trillium Technologies

Trillium Technologies in partnership with the SETI Institute at Mt. View California, is looking for an accomplished, enthusiastic, and collaborative individual to lead our US operations. The US Program Director has a key role in shaping and delivering the programs we create with our partner NASA, and other potential partners such as Google Cloud, the Mayo Clinic, and the USGS, to tackle the most interesting and important challenges of our time using AI. These range from detecting and managing wildfires, to creating detailed maps of resources on the Moon, mitigating the effects of global heating, to deploying ML payloads in orbit and applying AI to astronaut health. We are looking for someone just as passionate about machine learning, climate change mitigation and space exploration as we are!

Responsibilities:

  • Create exciting research and deployment programs in AI, space and climate science, and medicine
  • Convey our success stories and articulate our ambitions through content and communications for US programs with the support of our able design and UX team
  • Cultivate, maintain, and extend our well-established community of partners, academics and stakeholders
  • Lead program logistics and operations 

Qualifications:

  • An advanced degree level education in social sciences, science, medicine, technology, or computing.
  • A strong track record in program development and management.
  • A desire to understand or experience delivering interdisciplinary artificial intelligence and science research from concept to deployment.
  • Possess the skills to create or guide the preparation of written content in all its forms: from tweets to research papers
  • An ability to get the job done with resourcefulness, flexibility, and efficiency.
  • A demonstrable interest in space science and/or machine learning and/or climate mitigation and/or medicine. 
  • Must be a team player, able to establish and maintain collaborative and positive business relationships across the board.

Applications deadline: Monday, November 8, 2021

To find out more about the role and how to apply go to www.trilliumusa.tech/programdirector. Please direct your questions to [email protected]

Assistant Professor of Astronomy

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Astronomy
City: Boston
State/Province: MA
Category: ,
Country: USA
Contact Person: Anne Smartvlasak
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Boston University
Application Due Date: Wednesday, December 01 2021
Web Link: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/19408

The Department of Astronomy at Boston University (http://www.bu.edu/astronomy/) seeks applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position to begin on July 1, 2022. The successful candidate will be an early-career scientist who will lead a robust research program to become affiliated with the Center for Space Physics (CSP; http://www.bu.edu/csp/) and participate fully in the department’s teaching missions at introductory, majors, and graduate levels. Minimum qualifications include a PhD in Astronomy, Physics, Engineering, or a related field, with postdoctoral experience expected. Applications will be considered from all areas of Space Physics in Earth, planetary, and heliospheric regions. Space Physics big data endeavors may benefit from the Boston University Rafik B. Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science and Engineering (https://www.bu.edu/hic/). In addition to this position, the Department expects to search for additional faculty members over the next five years.

ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Space Science Department
City: Madrid and Noordwijk
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Country: Spain and Netherlands
Contact Person: Guido De Marchi
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: European Space Agency (Spain and Netherlands)
Application Due Date: Sunday, October 31 2021
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 November 2021 will be considered for visits in spring/summer 2022.

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

[email protected] 

Postdoctoral Fellow in Mars Data Assimilation

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: National Space Science and Technology Center
City: Al Ain
State/Province: Abu Dhabi
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Country: United Arab Emirates
Contact Person: Dr Roland Young
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: UAE University
Application Due Date: Thursday, September 30 2021
Web Link: https://rolandyoung.bitbucket.io/601471.pdf

The National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) at the United Arab Emirates University in Al Ain, UAE, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Mars Data Assimilation. The anticipated start date is the beginning of 2022, for an initial period of two years. Review of applications will begin on 1 October 2021. 

The Emirates Mars Mission (EMM) arrived at Mars in February 2021. Its unique orbit and viewing geometry make it an ideal platform to use data assimilation to combine observations with Mars General Circulation Model (GCM) simulations. The purpose of this position is to expand an existing data assimilation scheme to also assimilate aerosol and trace gas data (dust, water ice, water vapour, and ozone) from EMM’s instruments, primarily data from the thermal infrared Emirates Mars Infrared Spectrometer, but also from the visible/UV Emirates eXploration Imager. The aim is to assimilate as many datasets from EMM’s instruments simultaneously, to produce complete climate states that incorporate all of EMM’s lower atmosphere observations.

The postdoc will have some freedom to develop this research as they like, within the bounds of what has been done already. They will be expected to use the obtained data products to perform independent research on open science questions related to Mars’ atmosphere. NSSTC will also require the successful candidate to devote some of their time to its operational Earth Observation objectives, based on personal experience and expertise. 

The assimilation scheme is based on the LETKF and uses the LMD Mars GCM, with previous work using observations from ExoMars-TGO-ACS and NASA-MRO-MCS. An ideal candidate will already have experience with some or all of these instruments and methods.

The position offers a competitive monthly tax-free salary, an excellent medical insurance package for the applicant and their family, and travel funds.

Applications should be made via https://jobs.uaeu.ac.ae. Information about the NSSTC Planetary Science group can be found at https://rolandyoung.bitbucket.io/research-group.html.