Category: Modelling

Assistant or Associate Professor in Planetary Science

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
City: West Lafayette
State/Province: IN
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Country: USA
Contact Person: David Minton
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Purdue University
Application Due Date: Monday, December 31 2018
Web Link: http://www.eaps.purdue.edu/docs/employment/Planetary-Atmospheres-Ad.pdf

Tenure track position(s) in Planetary Science, Purdue University                                                                                 

The Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences (EAPS), within the College of Science at Purdue University, invites applications for one or more tenure-track faculty positions in planetary atmospheres and/or planetary physics. These appointments will be at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. Growth in planetary science is part of large-scale interdisciplinary hiring effort across key strategic areas in the College of Science.  This position comes at a time when the College is under new leadership and with multiple commitments of significant investment.

Candidates should be able to develop a vigorous, externally funded, internationally recognized theoretical, experimental, and/or observational research program that addresses research questions of fundamental importance. Possible areas of study in planetary atmospheres could include observing and/or modeling of the atmospheres of jovian, terrestrial, exosolar planets or small bodies, and/or the origin of life and habitability. Possible areas of study in planetary physics could include computer modeling of impact processes, planetary origins, or planetary interiors.

Candidates are expected to develop a program that is complementary to existing research within the department and teaching needs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The potential to develop interdisciplinary, collaborative research that cuts across specialty areas within the department, the College of Science, and Purdue’s research community is desirable. Candidates must have completed their Ph.D. in Planetary Sciences or related field at the time of employment. Within EAPS and Purdue, candidates will find supportive colleagues, a diverse and vibrant academic community, with ample opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Purdue University’s Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction, and engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in their cover letter, indicating their past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.

Interested applicants should visit https://hiring.science.purdue.edu, submit a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, and complete contact information for at least 3 references. Review of applications will begin January 2, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions related to this position should be sent to David Minton ([email protected]). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. A background check will be required for employment in this position. Purdue University is an ADVANCE institution.

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

NASA Astrobiology Postdoctoral Opportunity at University of Hawaii

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Hawai'i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology
City: Honolulu
State/Province: HI
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Sarah Fagents
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: University of Hawai'i
Application Due Date: Thursday, November 01 2018

Postdoctoral Research Opportunity at the University of Hawaii: Fluid migration in Titan’s ice shell

As part of the new NASA Astrobiology Institute (NAI) project “Habitability of Hydrocarbon Worlds: Titan and Beyond”, we are investigating the mechanisms and pathways by which biosignature-hosting materials might be transported from a habitable ocean environment to the surface, where they could be recognized by remote sensing instruments.  These mechanisms might include cryovolcanism, solid state convection in the ice shell, fracture/fault propagation, and the formation of subsurface fluid reservoirs that might facilitate fluid migration to the surface. See nai.nasa.gov/teams/can-8/jpl-titan/ for a more detailed description of the overall project.

An opportunity exists in this area for a postdoctoral researcher to develop a proposal for the NASA Astrobiology Postdoctoral Program, for a project to be pursued at the University of Hawaii.  The desired candidate will have a solid physics, math, or geology/geophysics background, and interests/expertise in numerical modeling, cryomagmatism, ice physics, Titan and/or other icy satellites.  The next deadlines for this program are November 1 and March 1.  If the proposal is selected for funding, the anticipated start dates would be spring/summer 2019 or fall 2019, respectively.  More details are available at nai.nasa.gov/funding/postdoctoral-fellowship-program

Please contact Sarah Fagents at [email protected] for more information.

Graduate Research Opportunity at the University of Hawaii: Fluid Migration in Titan’s Ice Shell

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Department: Hawaii Institute of Geophysics and Planetology / Department of Earth Sciences
City: Honolulu
State/Province: HI
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Sarah Fagents
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: University of Hawai'i
Application Due Date: Tuesday, January 15 2019

Graduate Research Opportunity at the University of Hawaii: Fluid Migration in Titan’s Ice Shell

As part of the new NASA Astrobiology Institute (NAI) project “Habitability of Hydrocarbon Worlds: Titan and Beyond”, we are investigating the mechanisms and pathways by which biosignature-hosting materials might be transported from a habitable ocean environment to the surface, where they could be recognized by remote sensing instruments.  These mechanisms might include cryovolcanism, solid state convection in the ice shell, fracture/fault propagation, and the formation of subsurface fluid reservoirs that might facilitate fluid migration to the surface. See nai.nasa.gov/teams/can-8/jpl-titan/ for a more detailed description of the overall project.

An opportunity exists in this area at the University of Hawaii (UH) for a graduate student to pursue their PhD, enrolled through the Department of Earth Sciences (formerly known as Geology and Geophysics; www.soest.hawaii.edu/GG/), but hosted within the Hawaii Institute of Geophysics and Planetology (HIGP; www.higp.hawaii.edu).  The deadline for applying to graduate school at UH is January 15 for Fall 2019 admission; more details at www.soest.hawaii.edu/GG/admissions/gg_admissions.html

The desired candidate will have a solid physics, math, or geology/geophysics background, and interests/expertise in numerical modeling, cryomagmatism, ice physics, Titan and/or other icy satellites.

Please contact Sarah Fagents at [email protected] for more information.

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.

Post-doctoral position in Planetary Atmospheres at the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research, Germany

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Department: Planetary Department
City: Göttingen
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Country: Germany
Contact Person: Dr. Miriam Rengel
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research
Application Due Date: Thursday, March 15 2018
Web Link: https://www.mps.mpg.de/5262428/job_full_offer_11941807?c=2169

The Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) in Göttingen/Germany invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in Planetary Atmospheres within the recently stablished Priority Program 1992 “Exploring the Diversity of Extrasolar Planets” funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) (http://www-astro.physik.tu-berlin.de/exoplanet-diversity/about).

The successful candidate will carry out original research in the framework of a project to study physical-chemical processes in exoplanetary atmospheres (in terms of temperature and composition profiles) by assessing the mechanisms into the predictions and considering observations as key to validation assessment. The postdoc will closely work with Dr. Miriam Rengel (PI of the research project), will be joining the Atmospheric Planetary Group (APG) — which resides in the Planetary Department of the MPS — and will also work closely with other colleagues at MPS and at the Institute for Astrophysics at the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen. The APG has a solid experience in modelling, observation, calibration, and analysis of spectroscopic planetary data, as well as a significant contribution to several space missions (e.g. Herschel and JUICE). The MPS is located in Göttingen (Germany), a lively and scenic university town, in a striking new building.

Requirements

  • Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in physics with a background in astrophysics/astronomy, atmospheric physics and/or molecular spectroscopy, or a related topic.
  • Experience in scientific programming in high-level language, e. g. Python, FORTRAN or C++.
  • Strong interest in numerical modelling and algorithms, radiative transfer, remote sensing data of planets, observational spectroscopy, and/or meteorology/climate.
  • Experience in radiative transfer modeling, astronomy in infrared, and/or exoplanet research is an asset.

Our offer

The appointment is for three years, is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), and is paid according to the German public service scale (TVöD 13).

Your application

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a summary of previous research (2 pages max.), research interests (1 page max.), and the names of at least two persons who can be contacted for letters of references. Applications can be sent in electronic form or regular post (please send only copies, documents will not be returned) to the address below by March 15, 2018, for full consideration. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. The preferred starting date is May 1, 2018, but earlier or later start dates can be negotiated.

The MPS seeks to increase the fraction of female scientists in research, and particularly encourages applications from women. Disabled candidates are given preference if equally qualified.

Applications should be sent to:

Dr. Miriam Rengel
Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research
Justus-von-Liebig-Weg 3
D-37077 Göttingen

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Planetary Scientist with expertise in exospheres

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Department: Planetary Magnetospheres Laboratory
City: Greenbelt
State/Province: MD
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Michael Purucker
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Goddard Space Flight Center
Application Due Date: Friday, February 09 2018
Web Link: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/489402400

JOB OPENING: Exosphere/Planetary Scientist at Goddard Space Flight Center

The Planetary Magnetospheres Laboratory of the Solar System Exploration Division (SSED) at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) located in Greenbelt, Maryland has a U.S. civil service position open for a Planetary Scientist, with expertise in exospheres, at the GS-13 (Junior) level. The Solar System Exploration Division conducts theoretical and experimental research to explore the solar system and understand the formation and evolution of planetary systems. For more information about the duties of this position and requirements or to apply please see

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/489402400

More Information about the SSED can be found at science.gsfc.nasa.gov/solarsystem. The job opening closes on 9 February. Specific questions about the SSED and this position can be directed to [email protected].

Magnetometry Scientist

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Planetary Magnetospheres Laboratory, Solar System Exploration Division
City: Greenbelt
State/Province: MD
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Michael Purucker
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Application Due Date: Sunday, February 04 2018

MAGNETOMETRY SCIENTIST POSITION OPEN:  The Planetary Magnetospheres Laboratory of the Solar System Exploration Division (SSED) at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) located in Greenbelt, Maryland has a position open for a Magnetometry Scientist, at either the Junior or mid-career levels. The Solar System Exploration Division conducts theoretical and experimental research to explore the solar system and understand the formation and evolution of planetary systems. For more information about the duties of this position and requirements or to apply please see:
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/487865100  (GS-13 position)

and

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/487885200 (GS-15 position)

We will be hiring a single individual, at either a junior or mid-career level, to fill this position. More Information about the SSED can be found at http://science.gsfc.nasa.gov/solarsystem  Specific questions about the SSED and this position can be directed to [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.

ASU Exploration Fellowship in Earth and Space Science

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Department: School of Earth and Space Exploration
City: Tempe
State/Province: AZ
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Exploration Fellowship Committee
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Arizona State University
Application Due Date: Wednesday, November 15 2017
Web Link: http://sese.asu.edu/exploration-fellowship

The School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) at Arizona State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will serve as an Exploration Fellow. The mission of the postdoctoral fellowship is to foster SESE’s interdisciplinary research program by attracting and supporting outstanding early-career scientists and engineers to pursue independent research in collaboration with faculty. Research areas within the School encompass Earth and planetary science, astrophysics, astrobiology, cosmology, instrumentation and systems engineering, and science education. Anticipated start date for the position is July 2018. Incoming Fellows will receive an annual stipend of $63,000 with health benefits, plus $9,000 per year in discretionary research funds. A relocation allowance will be provided. 

Interested candidates should contact two current faculty members in SESE to discuss potential collaborative research topics and determine whether they would agree to serve as an Exploration Fellow mentor. When a topic of mutual interest between the applicant and potential faculty mentors is identified, the applicant should submit a research proposal that includes: (1) a cover letter identifying the proposed research topic and the names of the two faculty mentors, (2) a current CV, (3) a research proposal not longer than five pages including figures and references, and (4) one paper that exemplifies the applicant’s research.  Preference will be given to proposals that include interdisciplinary research spanning multiple research areas within SESE.  Applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted separately.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in a relevant field by the time of appointment, but received no earlier than 2013. Applicants who received their Ph.D. prior to 2013 will not be considered.

Desired Qualifications: (1) research proposal that demonstrates relevance, interdisciplinary merit, and potential impact of the proposed research on important questions in the field and to the mission of SESE, (2) a record of prior achievement and experience that shows the applicant’s potential to accomplish the proposed research objectives, and (3) evidence of strong verbal and written communication skills. 

Application materials and any questions should be submitted by email to [email protected], addressed to the Exploration Fellowship Committee. Applications will only be considered complete when all materials described above are received. Review of complete applications will begin on November 15, 2017.  If not filled, application review will continue until the search is closed. A background check is required for employment.

More information can be found at: http://sese.asu.edu/exploration-fellowship

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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