Category: Modelling

Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Data Science

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Current state: Review
Department: Faculty of Science
City: Vancouver
State/Province: BC
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Country: Canada
Contact Person: Associate Dean Gail Murphy
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: University of British Columbia
Application Due Date: Saturday, January 31 2015

Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Data Science

The Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver seeks candidates for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Data Science, with an expected start date of July 1, 2015. The CRC Tier 1 is at the level of senior tenured associate professor or professor. Salary will be commensurate with experience and research record. Details on the Canadian government’s CRC program can be found on the program’s website.

UBC’s Faculty of Science comprises more than 400 faculty members whose research ranges from the subatomic to the macroscopic, from pure mathematics to biotechnology, from ecosystems to galactic systems. Existing data science research in the Faculty spans the theoretical to the applied across departments. The successful candidate will be synergistic with existing efforts and may be primarily involved either in the development of novel data science methods or in the application of leading data science methods to domain-specific data sets. The successful candidate will be capable and interested in leading and building an interdisciplinary group of researchers across the Faculty and will be involved in the development and delivery of undergraduate and graduate training in data science.

The successful candidate will have an exceptional research record, as judged by the strength of the application materials including publications and other research artifacts, such as software packages, developed as part of the applicant’s research career. The application materials must also demonstrate that the candidate is an excellent teacher and advisor, and is an innovative and independent researcher and leader in his or her field. The potential for synergy between an applicant’s research program and existing research strengths within the Faculty of Science will be an important factor in selection. The successful candidate will be appointed in the appropriate department within the Faculty.

Candidates for nomination should submit a CV, a teaching statement, a research statement, and the names of at least three references. The teaching statement should include a record of teaching interests, experience and effectiveness. Applications may be submitted online.

The application website will remain open for submissions through the end of the day on January 31, 2015. It may remain open past that date at the discretion of the recruiting committee. All applications submitted while the website remains open will be considered.

All positions are subject to review and final approval by the CRC Secretariat. Canada Research Chairs are open to individuals of any nationality. Offers will be made in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements associated with the CRC program. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Contact the Recruiting Committee Chair

Associate Dean Gail Murphy
Faculty of Science, University of British Columbia

2178-2207 Main Mall

Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z4

[email protected]

Apply Online: Deadline January 31, 2015

https://apps.cs.ubc.ca/Data-Science-Faculty-Recruiting/apply/form.jsp

Early Mars Postdoc at University of Chicago

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Current state: Approved
Department: Geophysical Sciences
City: Chicago
State/Province: Illinois
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Edwin Kite
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: University of Chicago
Application Due Date: Saturday, December 20 2014
Web Link: http://geosci.uchicago.edu/~kite/proposals/

Department of the Geophysical Sciences at The University of Chicago
seeks to hire a postdoctoral researcher to support investigations of
the early climate of Mars through analysis of Mars topography and
forward modeling of topographic change. The successful candidate will
work with Assistant Professor Edwin Kite to assemble, analyze, and
model crater-modification and crater-infilling datasets. Candidates
should have a background in Planetary Science, Earth Science, or
Astrophysics, and have experience working with large datasets.
Experience with Mars is helpful but is not required. Start date is
flexible. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to
develop a program of independent research aligned with the objectives
of the group as exemplified by the projects listed at:
 
http://geosci.uchicago.edu/~kite/proposals/
 
as well as to mentor undergraduate students.
 
The University of Chicago hosts a vibrant planets and exoplanets
research program, with particular emphasis on potentially habitable
planets:
 
http://geosci.uchicago.edu/planetary-science-planetary-atmospheres-and-e…
 
Application materials should be received by December 20 for full
consideration. Applicants should send a CV, a brief description of
research interests and experience, and the names of three referees as
a single PDF file to [email protected]. Please direct informal
inquiries about this post to Edwin Kite ([email protected]).

Staff Scientist in Geophysics

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Department: Department of Terrestrial Magnetism
City: Washington
State/Province: DC
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Diana Roman
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Carnegie Institution for Science
Application Due Date: Monday, September 01 2014
Web Link: https://jobs.carnegiescience.edu/jobs/dtm/

The Department of Terrestrial Magnetism (DTM) of the Carnegie Institution of Washington seeks a staff scientist in the broad field of geophysics who will investigate solid-Earth processes at the planetary scale. Areas of expertise and research emphases might include (but are not limited to) the thermal history, convection, differentiation, and tectonics of Earth and other terrestrial planets, connections between planetary formation processes and past and present geological and seismological structure of the Earth. This person should complement existing research programs in the Department (http://dtm.carnegiescience.edu/research). Applicants who integrate across traditional boundaries, especially between models and observations, and geophysics, geochemistry, and planetary sciences, are particularly encouraged to apply.

The Carnegie Institution is a basic research organization with a history of innovative instrumentation development. DTM staff scientists hold long-term appointments and pursue independent research supported by a combination of endowment and federal funds. DTM staff scientists do not have teaching duties, but we place considerable emphasis on mentoring postdoctoral scholars.

Applications should be submitted through https://jobs.carnegiescience.edu/jobs/dtm/ and should include a curriculum vitae, brief statement of research plans, and abstracts from the applicant’s three most important papers. Please also provide the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of three professional referees, whose letters may be requested by DTM. Questions may be sent to [email protected]. Review of applications will begin September 15, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled. 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. 

Two tenure-track positions in Amsterdam for exoplanetary research

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Department: Anton Pannekoek Institute for Astronomy
City: Amsterdam
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Country: Netherlands
Contact Person: Carsten Dominik and Avri Selig
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: University of Amsterdam and SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research
Application Due Date: Thursday, May 15 2014

Two Tenure-track positions for exoplanetary research and instrumentation at the Anton Pannekoek
Institute for Astronomy of the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and at SRON Netherlands Institute for
Space Research. The Anton Pannekoek Institute for Astronomy at the University of Amsterdam
has a long tradition of excellence in astronomical research, including a strong program on star and planet
formation. It is part of the Dutch Top Research School NOVA. At SRON Netherlands Institute for Space
Research specialists from various disciplines work together to push back the frontiers of technology and with
this to advance the boundaries of scientific knowledge. SRON is considered to be a global leader in the area of
earth and space science, due to the space instruments it develops for the satellites of ESA, NASA and JAXA.

The UvA and SRON are seeking to fill two tenure-track positions in the field of exoplanetary research, in
order to start a close collaboration in this area. In the context of a large reshaping of the research
landscape in Amsterdam, the University of Amsterdam and the Free University are intensifying their
collaboration in Natural Sciences, creating one of the largest concentrations in Europe. Research into

exoplanets and the connections with System Earth will be a strong focus of research on the Science Park
campus. In addition, SRON/Utrecht is planning to relocate from its current location in Utrecht to a new
building in the Science Park in Amsterdam. In order to build a new area of joint research between SRON
and the astronomy department of the universities in Amsterdam and other universities, we are looking for

1. An observational astronomer with strong abilities to work with existing ESO and other
internationally competitive instrumentation on the detection and in particular characterization
of exoplanets. The candidate will have an exceptionally strong research program in this area and should
be able to connect both to the research on protoplanetary disks and planet formation at the University of
Amsterdam and to instrumentation efforts at SRON.

2. A planetary atmosphere modelling expert with strong abilities for the analysis and modelling
of exoplanet observations. The candidate is expected to build up strong ties with international
instrumentation teams in the field of the conception and scientific optimization of new ground based and
in particular space based instrumentation.

Both candidates are required to have a PhD in (astro)physics and should have proven capabilities to build
up a research group of internationally outstanding level. Scientists at both institutions have access to
national funding lines, e.g. the “Vernieuwings Impuls” at the Dutch research organization NWO, as well as 

European funding lines like ERC grants and FP7 programs and networks.

The selected candidates will be offered a tenure track appointment at UvA or SRON. The salary will be at
assistant/associate professor equivalent levels based primarily on previous experience.
Letters of application (including resume, research and teaching statements, publication list highlighting
five characteristic ones) and (separately) three letters of reference should be sent to
[email protected] before 15 May 2014. Applications will continue to be considered until the
position is filled.
Comprehensive benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, 13th month, disability insurance, maternity and
parental leave, affordable health insurance, and retirement benefits.
For further enquiries contact: Prof.Dr. Carsten Dominik ([email protected]) and Dr. Avri Selig
([email protected]).

 

Assistant Professor – Theoretical Astrophysics Program – University of Arizona

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Department: Theoretical Astrophysics Program
City: Tucson
State/Province: AZ
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Professor Renu Malhotra
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: University of Arizona
Application Due Date: Tuesday, July 01 2014
Web Link: http://www.hr.arizona.edu

FACULTY POSITION Theoretical Astrophysics The University of Arizona The University of Arizona’s Theoretical Astrophysics Program invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position to begin in Fall 2014. The Theoretical Astrophysics Program is an interdisciplinary program that fosters academic and scientific links among the Departments of Astronomy, Physics and Planetary Sciences at the University, to complement with a strong theory program the world-renowned astronomical facilities in Tucson, AZ. The Program consists of five core faculty and about 25 affiliate members working in a range of topics spanning solar system astrophysics to cosmology. In addition to the typical facilities available at a research university, the UA’s Research Data Center provides our faculty access to local high-end supercomputing resources including distributed, shared-memory and GPU architectures. We interpret theoretical astrophysics broadly, and our areas of interest include planetary sciences, atomic and molecular astrophysics, high-energy and nuclear astrophysics, particle astrophysics, plasma astrophysics, stellar and galactic astrophysics and cosmology. We are interested in highly qualified individuals from any area of theoretical astrophysics who will interact effectively with the participating departments. The appointment will be at the level of assistant professor in one or more of the participating departments. Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy or a closely related field. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate through advanced graduate classes, establish and maintain a distinguished research program and contribute to academic service. Review of applications will begin on December 2, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. Please apply at https://www.uacareertrack.com/, job number 53843. Applicants are asked to submit a CV with publication list, statement of research interests, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and addresses of at least three references. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the University of Arizona recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. Please direct inquiries to: Professor Renu Malhotra Chair, Theoretical Astrophysics Program 1629 E University Boulevard The University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona 85721-0092 Email: [email protected]

PhD position at SRON Groningen

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Department: Low-Energy Astrophysics
City: Groningen
Category: , , ,
Country: The Netherlands
Contact Person: Michael "Migo" Mueller
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: SRON Netherlands Institute for Space Research
Application Due Date: Friday, November 15 2013
Web Link: http://www.sron.nl/jobs-mainmenu-2480.html

PhD position (4 years) to study the role of asteroids in the delivery of water and organic material to Earth, Mars, and exoplanets.
For full position details, please see http://www.sron.nl/jobs-mainmenu-2480.html and reference offer “928-959 LEA PhD student Exoplanets”

Research Associate in Planetary Physics

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Department: Physics
City: London
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Country: United Kingdom
Contact Person: Marina Galand
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Imperial College London
Application Due Date: Wednesday, November 13 2013
Web Link: http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/spat/jobs

We are seeking a highly motivated researcher for a position available for up to two years. This position
will be based within the Space and Atmospheric Physics Research Group.

The work involves modelling, data analysis, and interpretation in planetary and cometary atmospheric
physics to complement and advance areas of interest within the Group. The postholder will in
particular be asked to develop a comprehensive, chemical model applied to a cometary, dusty coma.
Other possible topics of research include assessing plasma production, transport, and loss at Saturn’s
moon, Titan. The work will exploit the Group’s involvement in major international planetary satellite
missions, notably the Rosetta and Cassini missions. The project will involve a high degree of
teamwork and interdisciplinary research.

Postdoc on the MAVEN Imaging Ultraviolet Spectrograph

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Current state: Approved
Department: LASP
City: Boulder
State/Province: CO
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Nick Schneider
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: U. Colorado
Application Due Date: Tuesday, December 31 2013
Web Link: https://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/72504

 The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate position working with the Imaging UltraViolet Spectrograph (IUVS) team. IUVS is an instrument on board the MAVEN mission (Mars Volatile and Atmosphere EvolutioN), slated for launch in November 2013. Minimum qualification is Ph.D. in Planetary Science or related field. Responsibilities and duties include: 
(1) Numerical modeling of the Mars atmosphere, including atmospheric structure, photochemistry, escape and emission spectroscopy; (2) Preparation of automated data processing pipelines and observation plans; (3) Operations support during cruise and on-orbit operations; (4) Analysis of data obtained and publication of scientific results. Please view the online application process at https://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/72504. For more information, please contact Nick Schneider, [email protected].

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.

 

Research Associate

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Current state: Approved
Department: Astronomy
City: Ithaca
State/Province: NY
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Joseph A. Burns/ Philip D. Nicholson
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Cornell University
Application Due Date: Thursday, August 15 2013

  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 and IR observations obtained by the Cassini mission. 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 planetary science, astronomy or physics.
The initial appointment is for a year, but is renewable for at least an additional year. Review of applications will begin August 15, 2013, and the position will remain open until filled. Start date is fall 2013.
Please submit a resume, a 1-page statement of research experience and interests, and names of three references.Cornell is an EEO/AA/Title IX/Section 504/ADA employer.