Category: Mars

Director of the University of Texas at Austin Institute for Geophysics

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Department: University of Texas Institute for Geophysics
City: Austin
State/Province: Texas
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Country: United States
Contact Person: Gail Christeson
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Caputo
Application Due Date: Tuesday, January 15 2019
Web Link: https://apply.interfolio.com/56029

The Institute for Geophysics at The University of Texas at Austin (UTIG), one of the three principal units in the Jackson School of Geosciences, seeks applications for the position of Director, which may include a concurrent faculty appointment in the Department of Geological Sciences (qualifications for faculty position must be commensurate with rank). UTIG is a world leader in expeditionary-scale geophysical research, numerical modeling and computational-enabled discovery, conducting research in four broad themes: climate; energy; marine geosciences, seismology and tectonophysics; and polar and planetary geophysics. It has a staff of about 75 research scientists and support staff. Both graduate and undergraduate students play important roles in the UTIG research mission. The science vision of the Institute is described in more detail at http://ig.utexas.edu/utig-science-vision-plan/.

An accomplished leader is sought to provide strategic vision and outstanding operational management, to foster high-quality research programs, and to guide the UTIG community to the next level of accomplishment and impact.  The UTIG Director will maintain and strengthen the culture of collaboration and innovation in the Jackson School of Geosciences, expand the reputation of the institute, promote diversity within the institute and demonstrate commitment to a high-quality student experience.

The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field (e.g., geology, geophysics, oceanography, planetary sciences, etc.), and will have experience in the administration of complex organizations and research programs, a demonstrated record of high-quality research and publications, and excellence in people management and communication skills. Involvement in international and/or large federal programs, and leadership in academic and professional activities is desired.

An applicant should submit a letter of interest, a vision statement (including your perspectives on how to advance both scholarly excellence and diversity in the workplace at UTIG), CV, and list of four references (with titles and email addresses) electronically to https://apply.interfolio.com/56029. Additionally a resume must be submitted at the UT Austin Jobs website: https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/hr/jobs/nlogon/180920010382. Questions should be directed to Dr. Gail Christeson or Dr. Sean Gulick, co-chairs, UTIG Director Search Committee at [email protected] and [email protected]. References will only be contacted with permission of the candidates.

Review of applications will commence on Jan. 15, 2019; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The desired target date for the new director to assume duties is Sept. 1, 2019.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

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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: Thursday, November 15 2018
Web Link: http://brown.alexjevans.com/2018/09/11/looking-for-postdocs/

The Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Brown University is seeking Postdoctoral Research Associate(s) with a background in planetary geophysics, data analyses, or applied math.

The successful applicant(s) will carry out research on a project selected to match their expertise. Possible research topics include, but are not limited to volcanology, hydrology, tectonics, analysis of lunar gravity data, planetary mantle thermochemical evolution, magnetohydrodynamics, and Solar System and lunar chronology. The research will include quantitative or qualitative analyses of spacecraft data and/or numerical modeling. The applicant will be expected to carry out independent research, give presentations at professional meetings, and prepare publications on the work.

Interested individuals must have a Ph.D. in Planetary Science, Geology, Physics/Astronomy, Mathematics, or a related field. If interested, please send a brief statement of research interests and future research goals along with your CV to Alex Evans at alex_evans [at] brown [dot] edu. Will be accepting applications on a rolling basis.

For questions or more information, please contact Alex Evans at alex_evans [at] brown [dot] edu.

Mars Research Assistant

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Department: Geophysical Sciences
City: Chicago
State/Province: IL
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Country: United States
Contact Person: Edwin Kite
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: University of Chicago
Application Due Date: Monday, October 15 2018
Web Link: https://uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Hyde-Park-Campus/Mars-Research-Assistant_JR02785

Mars Research Assistant

https://uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Hyde-Park-Campus/Mars-Research-Assistant_JR02785

The Mars Research Assistant will work in the Planetary Science research group led by Edwin Kite in the University of Chicago’s Department of Geophysical Sciences (planetarygeoscience.uchicago.edu). The central objective of the research group is understand the history of Martian habitability. This is a one-year position with possible renewal beyond the first year. Salary will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. Applications received before 15/10/2018 will receive full consideration. A start date in the range 12/1/2018 – 3/1/2019 is preferred. Later start dates may be negotiated. Informal inquiries should be sent to [email protected]

Responsibilities:

To collect, analyze and validate geologic data using ArcGIS (with a combination of manual, semi-automated, and machine learning tools).

To use an existing pipeline to generate, evaluate and analyze planetary digital terrain models that incorporate stereo data.

Depending on the preferences and background of the successful candidate, additional responsibilities may include supervising and training students in GIS, or carrying out independent research projects.

Prior experience, ability and agility with command-line computing environments and with a commonly-used scientific programming language (e.g. MATLAB or Python) is required. ArcGIS experience is strongly preferred. A background in planetary science, and/or experience with stereo DTM generation preferred.

NOTE: When applying, all required documents MUST be uploaded under the Resume/CV section of the application

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Mars Research Assistant

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Department: Physical Sciences Division
City: Chicago
State/Province: IL
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Country: USA
Institution: The University of Chicago
Application Due Date: Monday, March 11 2019
Web Link: https://uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Hyde-Park-Campus/Mars-Research-Assistant_JR02785

Job Summary:

The Mars Research Assistant will work in the Planetary Science research group led by Edwin Kite in the University of Chicago’s Department of Geophysical Sciences. The central objective of the research group is understand the history of Martian habitability. This is a one-year position with possible renewal beyond the first year. Salary will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. Applications received before 15/10/2018 will receive full consideration. A start date in the range 12/1/2018 – 3/1/2019 is preferred. Later start dates may be negotiated.

Responsibilities:

  • To collect, analyze and validate geologic data using ArcGIS (with a combination of manual, semi-automated, and machine learning tools).
  • To use an existing pipeline to generate, evaluate and analyze planetary digital terrain models that incorporate stereo data.
  • Depending on the preferences and background of the successful candidate, additional responsibilities may include supervising and training students in GIS, or carrying out independent research projects.

Additional Requirements​​

Education, Experience, or Certifications:

Education:

  • High school diploma required, undergraduate degree in a relevant field is preferred .

Experience:

  • Prior experience, ability and agility with command-line computing environments and with a commonly-used scientific programming language (e.g. MATLAB or Python) required.
  • ArcGIS experience is strongly preferred
  • A background in planetary science, and/or experience with stereo DTM generation preferred.

Required Documents:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • References

NOTE: When applying, all required documents MUST be uploaded under the Resume/CV section of the application

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Postdoctoral Position Studying Martian Dust Devils

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Department: Geophysics and Planetary Geosciences group
City: Pasadena
State/Province: California
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Ingrid Daubar
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: JPL
Application Due Date: Sunday, September 30 2018
Web Link: https://postdocs-jpl.icims.com/jobs/9754/jpl-postdoctoral-position-studying-martian-dust-devils/job?mobile=false&width=1906&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-480&jun1offset=-420

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in the Geophysics and Planetary Geosciences group, which is in the Planetary Sciences Section within the Science Division. This project focuses on changes in dust devil tracks over time in order to measure dust settling timescales, amounts, and rates on Mars. In addition, other projects of the candidate’s choosing are also possible, for example involving geomorphology and/or active processes (aeolian, impacts, mass-wasting, etc.) on planetary bodies, especially Mars. Dr. Ingrid Daubar will serve as JPL postdoctoral advisor to the selected candidate.

Candidates should have a recent Ph.D. (within 5 years) in Planetary Science, Geology, Astronomy, Physics, Remote Sensing, or a related field. Experience with remote sensing data analysis, Geographical Information Systems (e.g. ArcGIS), and orbital data, including HiRISE and CRISM, is highly desirable. Diverse and enthusiastic candidates with demonstrated collaboration and communication skills encouraged to apply. Potential applicants are welcome to contact Dr. Ingrid Daubar to discuss the position. More information here:

https://postdocs-jpl.icims.com/jobs/9754/jpl-postdoctoral-position-study…

Postdoctoral Position available at Institut d’Astrophysique Spatiale, Université Paris-Sud

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Department: Institut d'Astrophysique Spatiale
City: Orsay
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Country: France
Contact Person: François Poulet
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: University Paris-Sud
Application Due Date: Friday, August 31 2018
Web Link: https://ptal.eu/

Postdoctoral Position available at Institut d’Astrophysique Spatiale, Université Paris-Sud

The Institut d’Astrophysique Spatiale (IAS, University Paris Sud) is seeking for a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship on the Horizon-2020 funded program PTAL (Planetary Terrestrial Analogues Library). The PTAL project aims to build and exploit a multi-instrument spectral data base and joint spectral interpretation tools using various techniques (XRD, SEM, LIBS, IR and Raman spectroscopy), in order to support current and future investigations of planetary space missions.

The main purpose of the fellowship is to characterize well-defined rock and mineral samples with flight spare models and to compare the derived compositions of samples with remote and in situ data of instruments onboard planetary space missions (Martian missions, Hayabusa2, BepiColombo). The activities of the successful applicant shall consist in 1) acquiring near-infrared spectra of XRD- and SEM-characterized rock samples (resulting from field trips and alteration experiments) using flight spare models of MicrOmega (Hayabusa-2 and ExoMars20) and NIR lab spectrometers at IAS facilities, 2) acquiring LIBS spectra of the characterized samples using the qualification model of ChemCam/Mars Science Laboratory, 3) analyzing the NIR and LIBS spectral data and document these analyses, 4) performing coordinated analyses of the Martian surface from orbital and landed platforms with the new spectral data.

The PTAL consortium (https://ptal.eu/) consists of three partners, located in Norway (Oslo Univ.), France (Paris-Sud Univ.) and Spain (Valladolid Univ.). The fellowship will have also the opportunity to be in contact with other research labs (Japan, Germany, France, USA). LIBS measurements will be performed at the IRAP/Toulouse laboratory who is in charge of the LIBS instrument onboard MSL.

Applicants are requested to submit a brief cover letter and curriculum vitae.

For further information and application submission please contact [email protected]

USRA/LPI Postdoctoral Fellow in Planetary Surface Processes

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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.

Postdoctoral Opportunity in Planetary Science

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Department: Geosciences
City: Stony Brook
State/Province: New York
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Scott McLennan
Institution: Stony Brook University
Application Due Date: Tuesday, October 31 2017
Web Link: https://stonybrooku.taleo.net/careersection/post_docs/jobdetail.ftl?job=1702401&tz=GMT-04%3A00

The Research Foundation of Stony Brook University seeks a Postdoctoral Associate in the field of Planetary Science to work with Prof. Scott McLennan in the Department of Geosciences. The successful candidate will assist with remote operations of the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover on Mars and carry out sedimentary petrological research using data returned from Curiosity. Further details of the position and application procedures can be found at:  https://stonybrooku.taleo.net/careersection/post_docs/jobdetail.ftl?job=….  The position number is Postdoctoral Associate-1702401. The application deadline is October 31, 2017.

PhD Positions in Solar System Science in Göttingen, Germany / Deadline 15 November 2017

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Department: International Max Planck Research School for Solar System Science at the University of Göttingen
City: Göttingen
State/Province: Lower Saxony
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Country: Germany
Contact Person: Dr. Sonja Schuh
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research
Application Due Date: Wednesday, November 15 2017
Web Link: https://www.mps.mpg.de/phd/applynow

The International Max Planck Research School for Solar System Science at the University of Göttingen in Germany (Solar System School) offers a research-oriented doctoral program covering the physics of Solar system science. It is jointly run by the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) and the University of Göttingen. Read more at http://www.solar-system-school.de/

The science covered by the department Planets and Comets (one of three departments at the MPS) includes a wide spectrum of planetary research. We study the structure and composition of planets in our solar system as well as dynamic processes. The research includes the deep interior, surfaces, atmospheres and the plasma environment (thin hot charged particles in the environment) of the planets. The main focus lies in the research of the terrestrial planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) and the gas giants (Jupiter and Saturn) as well as small bodies including comets and asteroids. We study similarities and differences among the various objects and compare them with each other to better understand the evolution of our solar system.

A list of open PhD projects in planetary sciences and cometary science is available at https://www.mps.mpg.de/phd/open-projects

Solar System School students collaborate with leading scientists in these fields and graduates are awarded a doctoral degree from the renowned University of Göttingen.

The Solar System School is open to students from all countries and offers an international three-year PhD program in an exceptional research environment with state-of-the-art facilities on the Göttingen Campus. Solar System Science is a key research area on Göttingen Campus, performed jointly with the nearby Institute of Astrophysics and the Institute of Geophysics of the Faculty of Physics, the Faculties of Chemistry, Mathematics, Geosciences, and the German Aerospace Center.

Applicants to the Solar System School should have a keen interest in Solar system science and a record of academic excellence. They must have, or must be about to obtain, an M.Sc. degree or equivalent in physics or a related field, including a written Masters thesis (or a scientific publication), and must document a good command of the English language.

Online applications should be submitted before the deadline of 15 November 2017 via https://www.mps.mpg.de/phd/applynow

POSTDOC IN PLANETARY GEOPHYSICS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA LPL

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Department: Lunar and Planetary Laboratory
City: Tucson
State/Province: AZ
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Jeff Andrews-Hanna
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: University of Arizona
Application Due Date: Wednesday, November 01 2017
Web Link: https://uacareers.com/

The Department of Planetary Sciences/Lunar and Planetary Laboratory of the University of Arizona has an opening for Postdoctoral Research Associate I in the areas of planetary geophysics and geology.  The successful applicant will carry out research on a project selected to match the applicant.  Possible research topics include martian volcanology, martian hydrology, and analysis of lunar gravity data.  Research will include quantitative and qualitative analyses of spacecraft data and/or numerical modeling.  The applicant will be expected to carry out independent research, give presentations at professional meetings, and prepare publications on the work. Interested individuals must have a Ph.D. in Planetary Science, Geology, Physics/Astronomy or a related field. For full position details and to apply online, see www.uacareers.com and reference job #P20406. The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA employer – M/W/D/V.