Category: Imaging

Masters Students in exoplanet materials

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Department: Physics, Astronomy, & Materials Science
City: Springfield
State/Province: Missouri
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Country: USA
Contact Person: David Cornelison
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Missouri State University
Application Due Date: Thursday, December 31 2015
Web Link: http://physics.missouristate.edu/MaterialsScience/

The Department of Physics, Astronomy, & Materials Science at Missouri State University invites applications for Masters level graduate students to  assist in observational and laboratory studies of exoplanet materials.  The graduate program is in the field of Materials Science, or Natural and Applied Science with a thesis in the area
of exoplanet materials.  Our research group has paid research assistantships available. In our laboratory, we are recreating constituents of hot, rocky, exoplanets and measuring the optical properties. Graduate students could begin during Fall Semester 2014 or Spring Semester 2015. Information concerning course work is available at
http://physics.missouristate.edu/MaterialsScience/ or
http://cnas.missouristate.edu/mnas/default.asp.
        Missouri State University is not a Ph.D. granting institution. Information about our Graduate College and programs is available at http://graduate.missouristate.edu/
Funding for these positions is through December 2015

USGS Astrogeology Science Center Job Opportunities

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Current state: Approved
Department: Astrogeology
City: Flagstaff
State/Province: Arizona
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Country: USA
Institution: United States Geological Survey
Application Due Date: Friday, February 21 2014

The U.S. Geological Survey Astrogeology Science Center in Flagstaff,

Arizona, has up to three full-time permanent interdisciplinary

(Geologist, Geophysicist, Physical Scientist, or Space Scientist)

research positions now posted online. The soft-money positions are at

the GS-13 grade level (comparable to associate professors in academia).

Candidates with strong research credentials in planetary science or in

remote sensing and geoscience applicable to planetary studies are

sought. Experience with both obtaining NASA research grants and working

on planetary space missions is especially important. The application

opportunity will be open from February 3, 2014 to February 21, 2014.

Graduate and Postdoctoral Fellowships in Exploration

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Current state: Approved
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Country: Canada
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Canada
Application Due Date: Friday, January 17 2014
Web Link: http://create.uwo.ca

Invitations are now being accepted for Undergraduate Student, Graduate

Student (MSc and PhD) and Postdoctoral Fellowships in Exploration.

These positions are funded through a 6-year NSERC CREATE project

entitled “Technologies and Techniques for Earth and Space Exploration”,

led by the Centre for Planetary Science and Exploration at The

University of Western Ontario, Canada. Collaborating institutions are

the University of British Columbia, Memorial University of

Newfoundland, Queen?s University, University of Toronto, and York

University. Positions may be tenable at any of these 6 universities.

 

This program provides interdisciplinary training and opportunities

in 4 key areas of research:

 

1) Earth and Planetary Materials Research

2) Mechatronic Tools

3) Imaging and Analysis Instrumentation

4) Exploration Surface Systems

 

Fellows will benefit from participation in cutting-edge short courses,

research, and internships with industry and government.

 

A full description of this program and details in the application

process can be found at:

 

http://create.uwo.ca

 

Applications are due by January 17, 2012 via email to [email protected].

Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy

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Department: Physics
City: Sherman
State/Province: TX
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Country: USA
Contact Person: David Baker
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Austin College
Application Due Date: Friday, November 15 2013
Web Link: http://www.austincollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Physics-Astronomy-Ad-HR-TT-FA14-FINAL-FINAL.pdf

Austin College’s Department of Physics invites applications for a full-time tenure track position in Physics and Astronomy beginning Fall 2014. We seek an enthusiastic individual to help build an exciting program in Astronomy using Austin College’s new Adams Observatory. The successful candidate will have strong commitments to innovative teaching in a liberal arts environment and an active research program involving undergraduates. Teaching responsibilities will include Physics and Astronomy courses at all undergraduate levels, and contributions to college-wide programs. (For additional information see www.austincollege.edu/hr)

A Ph.D. in astronomy, physics, or closely related field is required; post-doctoral experience and/or previous teaching experience is highly desirable. Candidates should include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, three letters of reference, a 1-page statement of teaching philosophy and a 2-page description of research interests. Submit materials on-line at http://www.austincollege.edu/67500/astronomy/ . References can be submitted directly at http://www.austincollege.edu/67377/reference/. Review of applications begins November 15, 2013 and continues until position is filled. Austin College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Research Associate

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Current state: Approved
Department: Astronomy
City: Ithaca
State/Province: NY
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Lynda Sovocool, Human Resource Manager
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Cornell University
Application Due Date: Monday, September 30 2013

 RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN PLANETARY SCIENCE

We invite applications for a position as a Research Associate at Cornell University. This will support investigations into planetary ring processes, in particular the planning and analysis of imaging (ISS) and infrared (VIMS) observations obtained by the Cassini mission now orbiting Saturn. Our specific interests lie in structural and dynamical processes of Saturn’s rings, including its main and faint rings and small satellites. Candidates must have a PhD in the physical sciences (planetary science, astronomy, physics, geophysics, or related fields).

The initial appointment is for one year, but the appointment is renewable for at least an additional year. Review of applications has begun, but we will accept applications until September 30. The expected start date is later in fall 2013, but is negotiable.

Applicants should submit a resume, a one-page statement of research experience and interests, and names of three potential references to Lynda Sovocool ([email protected]), Human Resource Manager, 106 Space Sciences Bldg., Cornell University, Ithaca NY 14853. Cornell University is an EEO/AA/Title IX/Section 504/ADA employer.
 
JOB DESCRIPTION: RESEARCH ASSOCIATE in Planetary Science

Research Associates at Cornell University are expected to carry out joint and independent research that will be published in the refereed literature. Candidates for this position should hold a PhD in planetary science, astronomy, physics, geophysics or related fields, and should be familiar with several software packages and preferably image processing. This individual will investigate planetary ring processes, through planning and analyzing imaging (ISS) and infrared (VIMS) observations obtained by the Cassini mission now orbiting Saturn. Specific interests lie in structural and dynamical processes of Saturn’s rings, including its faint rings and small satellites. The candidate will attend professional conferences and meetings of Cassini spacecraft science teams. Research associates may also participate with faculty in guiding the research of undergraduate and graduate students.

 

Geospatial Data & Web Applications Engineer

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Current state: Approved
Department: Intelligent Robotics Group
City: Mountain View
State/Province: California
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Ross Beyer
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: NASA Ames Research Center, SGT, Inc.
Application Due Date: Saturday, June 01 2013
Web Link: http://tinyurl.com/cowvmou

Want to help NASA map Mars, the Moon, and Earth? Want to bring NASA’s enormous wealth of planetary science and exploration data to a wide global audience? Want to help change the way planetary scientists collaborate and share their discoveries?

The NASA Ames Intelligent Robotics Group (irg.arc.nasa.gov) has an immediate opening for a full-time data engineer / software developer to help create next generation planetary data systems and automated geospatial processing pipelines. This is a high-profile, high-impact opportunity to co-develop software that will make a difference in how we explore space and communicate our discoveries to the general public

Applicants should hold a B.S. in Computer Science (or equivalent work experience) and have excellent software engineering and system development skills. Requirements:

– 2+ years experience managing data with a geospatial component.
– 3+ years experience with software application or web service development
– Expert level experience with Linux software development
– Fluency in Python or another dynamically typed programming language
– Deep experience in JavaScript development, including use of an MV* web application framework such as Backbone.js
– Experience with the KML Specification for geographic data visualization

Knowledge of the following is greatly preferred:
– A maps-oriented Javascript API (e.g. Google Maps, Google Earth, OpenLayers, or Leaflet)
– An MVC application framework (e.g. Django)
– RESTful Web service architecture
– Projecting and manipulating geospatial data using libraries such as GEOS, Proj4, and/or GDAL
– The OGC Web Mapping Service (WMS) standard

To apply, please send:
– a cover letter with the following information:
– Why are you interested in this position?
– Why are you well-suited for this position?
– Some detail on the type and scale of projects you have worked on and platforms, languages, libraries that you have used
– What software design / engineering methods are you familiar with? Note: if you have contributed to open-source projects, please provide URL(s).
– a detailed resume (PDF or text)
– contact details for two (or more) references

to Debbie Guzman <[email protected]>

The NASA Ames Intelligent Robotics Group (IRG, http://irg.arc.nasa.gov) is dedicated to enabling humans and robots to explore and learn about extreme environments, remote locations, and uncharted worlds. IRG conducts applied research in a wide range of areas with an emphasis on robotics systems science and field testing. IRG’s expertise includes applied computer vision (navigation, planetary mapping, automated science support), interactive 3D user interfaces, robot software architecture, and planetary rovers.