Category: Modelling

Carnegie Venture Postdoctoral Researcher in Super-Earth Interiors

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Department: Terrestrial Magnetism & Geophysical Lab
City: Washington
State/Province: District of Columbia
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Country: United States
Contact Person: Peter Driscoll
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Carnegie Institution for Science
Application Due Date: Sunday, December 01 2019
Web Link: https://jobs.carnegiescience.edu/jobs/dtm/

Job Summary
A postdoctoral position is available at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, DC. The position is funded by a Carnegie Venture Grant to study the internal structure and dynamics of super- Earth exoplanets in collaboration with Staff Scientists Peter Driscoll and Sally June Tracy. This is an interdisciplinary project where the postdoc will combine dynamic compression experiments on carbon- bearing materials in collaboration with Dr. Tracy with theoretical modeling performed in collaboration with Dr. Driscoll to better understand the physical properties and evolution of exoplanets.

The position requires a highly motivated applicant with an interest in high pressure and temperature physics and chemistry, planetary internal dynamics and evolution, and applications to exoplanets. The candidate should have a background in either high-pressure experiments or the dynamics of deep interiors. The postdoc will be free to pursue their own research interests in addition to this project.

The position will be for 2 years and

Qualifications
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a related field by the time of appointment and a promising record of research and publication. Research experience in either high pressure experiments or the dynamics of deep interiors is preferred.

To Apply
A curriculum vitae, a statement of research interest, and contact information for three references should be submitted through the Apply Now link below by December 1, 2019. Apply online at: jobs.carnegiescience.edu/jobs/dtm/. Address any questions about the position to Peter Driscoll ([email protected]) or Sally June Tracy ([email protected]).

Additional Information
Scientific computing resources available to the campus include the Carnegie Memex cluster (2500+ cores) in addition to local computing resources. There are extensive facilities and equipment to support high-pressure experimental research including multi-anvil apparatus, piston-cylinder devices, and diamond-anvil cells for ultra-high-pressure and temperature experiments. Chemical and sample characterization facilities on campus include a field-emission electron microprobe, a thermal field- emission Scanning Electron Microscope and a focused ion beam/scanning electron microscope system. Analytical equipment includes micro-Raman spectroscopic systems, and a Rigaku X-ray microdiffractometer with imaging plate for sample identification.

The Carnegie Institution is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.

Post-Doctoral Research Assistant at the Florida Space Institute/University of Central Florida in Small-Body Planetary Sciences

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Department: Florida Space Institute
City: Orlando
State/Province: Florida
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Julie Brisset
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: University of Central Florida
Application Due Date: Thursday, October 31 2019
Web Link: https://jobs.ucf.edu/cw/en-us/job/498004

Job Description:

The Florida Space Institute (FSI) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a postdoctoral associate position to carry out research on the physical processes on the surface of small bodies such as asteroids. The successful candidate will be expected to investigate material and mechanical properties of asteroid simulants under relevant conditions. Research will be performed with various instrumentation at the Florida Space Institute and supplemental hardware may be developed to carry out experiments. Additionally, the successful candidate will perform numerical simulations of the behavior of granular material by adapting existing Discrete Element Model code, under guidance from our collaborator at the University of Colorado Boulder. Supervision of undergraduate research assistants and publishing research results in peer-reviewed journals is expected.

The position is expected to have a start date before November 2019 and is renewable annually for up to three years.

FSI is associated with the Center for Lunar and Asteroid Surface Science (CLASS) and the Arecibo Observatory, providing exciting opportunities for collaboration and networking. The University of Central Florida is a thriving preeminent research university located in metropolitan Orlando. With more than 66,000 students, UCF is one of the largest universities in the U.S. The university benefits from a diverse faculty and staff who create a welcoming environment and opportunities for all students to grow, learn and succeed. We encourage you to learn more about UCF at https://www.ucf.edu/.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. from an accredited institution in physics, astronomy, astrophysics, planetary sciences, or a related field is required.

Preferences:

Experience in the following is of interest:

  • Hands-on experience in hardware design, manufacturing, and operation;

  • Laboratory work with cryogenic samples;

  • Mentoring of undergraduate students;

  • One or more of the following coding languages: IDL, Python, C, C++, Fortran.

EEO Employer:

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources website, at https://jobs.ucf.edu/cw/en-us/job/498004. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload a curriculum vitae and a brief description of prior research experience.

Additional Application Materials Required:

In addition to the online application, candidates must also submit:

  1. Full curriculum vitae;

  2. Cover letter describing their related experience;

  3. Statement of research interests;

  4. Names, addresses and emails of three people willing to write letters of recommendation

Questions may be directed to:

Dr. Julie Brisset, Associate Researcher

Florida Space Institute

[email protected]

Postdoctoral Researcher in Planetary Science

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Department: Department of Physics
City: Helsinki
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Country: Finland
Contact Person: Mikael Granvik
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: University of Helsinki
Application Due Date: Friday, November 30 2018
Web Link: https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/09a5e498

The Department of Physics at the University of Helsinki is seeking an ambitious postdoctoral researcher to join the Planetary System Research Group. The successful candidate is expected to carry out research within the framework of a project entitled “Population-level constraints on asteroid interior structure and composition”, funded by the Academy of Finland (PI: Mikael Granvik).

The aims of the project are to i) understand the mechanism leading to the destruction of near-Earth objects (NEOs) close to the Sun, ii) develop a state-of-the-art model of the near-Earth-object (NEO) population that accounts for the thermal and tidal disruption of NEOs, and iii) enable and prepare for solar system science with the European Space Agency’s Euclid mission, currently planned to be launched in 2021.

Applicants should have a PhD in planetary science or a closely related field, and, preferably, experience with numerical modeling of asteroid orbital evolution and/or disruption of asteroids or asteroid constituents. In addition, good programming and data analysis skills and a demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team are considered highly advantageous.

The project includes collaboration with researchers in the United States, France, Sweden, and Canada, and provides ample funding for travel. The successful applicant will have access to the Finnish national supercomputing centre, enjoy a stimulating and international work environment, and is encouraged to develop a unique research profile within the framework set by the research project. The successful applicant will also assist in supervising a PhD student.

The appointment will be for an initial period of two years, extendable by one year based on satisfactory performance (2+1). The expected starting date is September 2019, but earlier dates are also possible. Applications should include a CV, publication list, and a statement (max. 3 pages) of research interests. This should include a summary of past research achievements and a statement of future plans. Electronic submission in pdf format to the email address provided is strongly preferred. The applicant should also arrange for three recommendation letters to be sent by the application deadline. Prior informal enquiries via email are most welcome.

Assistant or Associate Professor in Planetary Science

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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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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
Category: , , ,
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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Current state: Approved
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].