The ADS project has an opening for a UX-aware front-end developer to join its dynamic team of eight software developers and three curators. The ADS has built a highly scalable and feature-rich platform using a modern development stack: a custom build of the open-source search engine Solr, a highly responsive UI engineered on top of React, a high performance distributed brokerage system, and cloud-based hosted services with Kubernetes in Amazon Web Services. The developers will be part of a small, agile team of talented, like-minded individuals who are solving difficult problems as a group.

We’re looking for a front-end devloper interested in designing and implementing key components of the user interface, including user profiles, notifications, and search capabilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing visually appealing, intuitive, and accessible user interfaces that help to make our set of complex APIs simple to interact with and understand; developing and maintaining user stories, wireframes, specifications and other design tools/documentation; communicating with users to understand their needs and use that knowledge to drive the design process; and collaborating with senior developers to help implement components of the ADS user interface as a web application. 

The Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences (EAPS) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Cambridge, Massachusetts invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the broad area of Planetary Science.  EAPS is an academic community of approximately 40 faculty, 100 research staff (including postdocs), and 180 students, who together form leading research programs on all aspects of Earth, planetary, geo-biological, ocean, atmospheric, and climate sciences, some of which reside within the MIT WHOI Joint Program.

EAPS is committed to academic excellence and to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We seek an outstanding scientist who has the potential for innovation and leadership in research, commits to teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and shares the Principles of our Community.

A complete application includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a 1- to 2- page statement on research and one on teaching and mentoring, and three letters of recommendation.  Recognizing that educational experiences of all students are enhanced when the diversity of their backgrounds is acknowledged and valued, we ask candidates to articulate (in the teaching and mentoring statement, and, as appropriate, in the cover letter or research statement) their views on inclusivity and equity as they pertain to teaching, mentorship, research, and service.
  
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in planetary science, astronomy/astrophysics, or other related field by the start of employment. Our intent is to hire at the assistant professor level, but more senior appointments may also be considered. Applications are being accepted at Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16642
 
To receive full consideration, complete applications must be received by November 1, 2020.

Search Contact: Ms. Karen Fosher, HR Administrator, EAPS, 54-924
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139-4307, email: [email protected]

MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.

Description

The Department of Physics at Oklahoma State University invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position in astronomy or planetary sciences. The successful candidate should have a proven track record of research in their respective area and is expected to attract extramural research funding, publish scholarly articles, and teach effectively at the graduate and undergraduate levels.  The successful candidate will also be expected to oversee the department’s Mendenhall Observatory and coordinate outreach activity at the site (https://physics.okstate.edu/research/mendenhall-observatory).

OSU is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty (currently 25% of the Physics Department faculty are from underrepresented groups). The Department of Physics welcomes applications from outstanding candidates, who, through their research, teaching, and/or service will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the Physics Department. A Ph.D. in Physics or an allied field is required as well as the promise of excellence in teaching and the ability to mentor underrepresented students. 

An appointment at the Assistant Professor level is expected with a start date of August 17, 2021. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, brief statements of research plans and teaching plans, and a cover letter, and arrange for three letters of recommendation. All these are to be uploaded to Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/77415). Review of applications will begin on January 4, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. All positions are contingent upon available funding. Any questions should be directed to the search committee chair Dr. Joe Haley ([email protected]).

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit https:///eeo.okstate.edu

Qualifications

The successful candidate should have a proven track record of research in their respective area and is expected to attract extramural research funding, publish scholarly articles, and teach effectively at the graduate and undergraduate levels.  The successful candidate will also be expected to oversee the department’s Mendenhall Observatory and coordinate outreach activity at the site (https://physics.okstate.edu/research/mendenhall-observatory).

The Department of Physics welcomes applications from outstanding candidates, who, through their research, teaching, and/or service will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the Physics Department. A Ph.D. in Physics or an allied field is required as well as the promise of excellence in teaching and the ability to mentor underrepresented students. 

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, brief statements of research plans and teaching plans, and a cover letter, and arrange for three letters of recommendation. All these are to be uploaded to Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/77415). Review of applications will begin on January 4, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. All positions are contingent upon available funding. Any questions should be directed to the search committee chair Dr. Joe Haley ([email protected]).

 

The Cosmic Ice Lab at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (Greenbelt, MD) is seeking candidates for a postdoc position in the field of astrochemistry.  This research will involve a systematic study of the formation of prebiotic molecules through a combination of experimental ice radiation and aqueous chemistry.  The successful candidate will perform high-vacuum ice irradiation experiments, aqueous chemistry in high pressure reaction cells, and will analyze the results using liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry.

This research will focus on organic compounds of astrobiological interest formed by ice radiation chemistry.  Additionally, it will examine the role of hydrothermal processing in modifying these organics, comparing the findings to organic materials previously detected in extraterrestrial samples (e.g., meteorites).

The applicants should have a PhD in chemistry or a related field at the start of the position and must be within five years of the receipt of their doctoral degree.  Ideally, candidates will have experience with some or all of the following: 

• cryo-vacuum apparatus
• radiation chemistry
• infrared spectroscopy
• ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography with UV fluorescence and time of flight mass spectrometry detection (LC-FD/ToF-MS)
• high-pressure reaction cells 

Applicants should provide a cover letter, CV, a 3-page statement of research interests, publication list, and arrange to have one to three letters of recommendation submitted. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2020. Late applications will be considered at the discretion of the committee. To apply send all documents to:

Katherine McKee, CRESST II Program Coordinator

[email protected]

(301) 286-3063 Mail Code 660.8 NASA/GSFC, Greenbelt, MD 20771

Salary and benefits are competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications. A start date around May 2020 is preferred; later start dates may be negotiated. For more information about the proposed research, contact Dr. Christopher Materese ([email protected]). For information on CRESST II or Howard University, contact Dr. Marcus Alfred ([email protected]). We are committed to building a diverse group and encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans. Howard University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

The University of Bristol School of Earth Sciences seeks an outstanding candidate for a permanent Lectureship appointment within the broad area of geophysics. Research areas include the use of physics to study any aspect of the interior, surface, or atmosphere of the Earth or other planetary bodies. We welcome applications with either a pure or applied focus.
 
The School of Earth Sciences is internationally leading in research, teaching, and impact (2nd in UK, top-15 internationally). The Geophysics group currently consists of 7 permanent academics, 1 technician, 15 postdocs/research fellows, and 20 PhD students. Research spans a wide range of geophysical topics including seismology, potential fields, remote sensing, earth observation, tectonics, mineral physics, geodynamics, atmospheric science, and planetary science.
 
The successful candidate will conduct world-class, innovative and agenda-setting research that complements and extends the research portfolio of the existing geophysics group and the broader School. A demonstrated track record of research excellence and ability to obtain external funding are essential.
 
The post holder will also be enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge with students and will have a strong commitment to classroom and fieldwork teaching. We offer undergraduate BSc and MSci degree programmes in Geophysics, Geology, Environmental Geoscience, and Palaeontology and Evolution (~80 students per year total). The School also has two postgraduate taught MSc programmes in addition to a vibrant cohort of postgraduate research students (~100 total).
 
Application deadline: 7 January 2020

Further details and application instructions: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/details.html?nPostingID=59094&nPostin…