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Planetary Scientist

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Heliophysics and Planetary Science
City: Huntsville
State/Province: Alabama
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Barbara Cohen
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
Application Due Date: Friday, July 01 2016

This is an informal heads-up announcement. The Heliophysics and Planetary Science Office at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center anticipates filling a Planetary Scientist civil service position within the next several weeks. The candidate will fill a project scientist position for the Space Launch System (SLS), providing relevant expertise on Solar System destinations for human and robotic exploration. The candidate will also become a part of the MSFC Planetary Science group, focused on geologic investigation of planets, asteroids, and/or moons. We are especially interested in adding capability in remote sensing of solid surfaces to complement our existing expertise in geochronology and geophysics. The candidate is also expected to bring or build a strong independent scientific research program through peer-reviewed proposals to NASA programs and/or through involvement in NASA planetary missions.

All candidates must use the USAJobs.gov website to prepare and submit applications, and United States citizenship is required to be eligible for this civil service position. We anticipate filling the position at the GS-13 level with a starting date in mid-2016. We will announce the formal job posting data when it is available. Informal inquiries can be directed to Dr. Barbara Cohen, MSFC Planetary Sciences, [email protected], 256-961-7566. Our web site is http://planetary.msfc.nasa.gov. A how-to guide for preparing responsive applications using the USAJobs.gov site will be provided upon request.

Post-Doctoral Research Associate

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics
City: Boulder
State/Province: CO
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Brian Hynek
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: The University of Colorado
Application Due Date: Thursday, December 31 2015
Web Link: http://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/108117

The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado is seeking a minimum one-year Postdoctoral Research Associate in the field of planetary science.  A strong candidate will have experience with several of the following areas:  planetary (Mars/Mercury/Moon) data processing and analysis, geologic mapping, research on fluvial/lacustrine processes on Mars, planetary volcanism, martian geochemistry/mineralogy/spectroscopy, field-based planetary analog studies, and/or hydrothermal systems.           

Requirements

• PhD related to planetary science with detailed knowledge of one or more of the following disciplines: planetary geology, interpretation of spacecraft data, and Mars science

• Experience analyzing and processing spacecraft data

• Experience with Geographic Information Systems

• Ability to conduct original research, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and give presentations of research at science conferences

• Preference for knowledge of and experience with: USGS ISIS software, ArcGIS, IDL/ENVI.

 

Please submit your resume/vitae, list of three references, and a cover letter describing your research background and interest in this position to:

http://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/108117

 

Please contact Brian Hynek ([email protected]) with any inquiries.

Research Scientist / Laboratory Manager

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Current state: Approved
City: Huntsville
State/Province: Alabama
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Barbara A. Cohen
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: University of Alabama Huntsville / NASA Marshall Space Flight Center
Application Due Date: Tuesday, September 30 2014
Web Link: http://uah.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=50487

The University of Alabama Huntsville and NASA Marshall Space Flight Center invite applications for a laboratory manager responsible for routine operation and maintenance of the MSFC Noble Gas Research Laboratory (MNGRL). A PhD or MS in the physical sciences, experience in mass spectrometry (noble gas and/or ICPMS, TIMS, etc.), and ultra-high vacuum laboratory operations are required. Salary is $67,151-$85,000 per year depending on qualifications; initial appointment is for 1 year with renewal based on performance and availability of funding. Applications will be reviewed beginning Sept 2 until position is filled. Apply online at http://uah.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=50487.

Job Opportunity: Postdoctoral Scholar at Caltech/JPL

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Department: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
City: Pasadena
State/Province: CA
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Paul Hayne
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: California Institute of Technology
Application Due Date: Monday, December 02 2013
Web Link: http://kiss.caltech.edu/fellowships/

Caltech’s Keck Institute for Space Studies is accepting applications for a postdoctoral position in the field of planetary science in connection with an ongoing study entitled “New Approaches to Lunar Ice Detection and Mapping” (link). The objective of the project will be to collect and compare available spacecraft and telescope remote sensing data with the goal of forming a coherent picture of the distribution and nature of lunar ice deposits to help guide future exploration activities. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Planetary Science, Physics, Astronomy or related fields, and have experience working with large multidimensional datasets. The successful applicant will be based at either Caltech campus or the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

For more information about the KISS postdoctoral program, and to apply, see: http://kiss.caltech.edu/fellowships/

To request information on the lunar ice study and postdoctoral
opportunity, contact: Paul Hayne ([email protected])

Geospatial Data & Web Applications Engineer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

to Debbie Guzman <[email protected]>

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