Category: Spectroscopy

Planetary Astronomer and Archivist

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Current state: Review
Department: PDS Ring-Moon Systems Node
City: Mountain View
State/Province: CA
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Arminé Saroian
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: SETI Institute
Application Due Date: Sunday, December 31 2023
Web Link: https://www.seti.org/jobs/planetary-astronomer-and-archivist

If you study the outer solar system (satellites, atmospheres, rings, etc.) and if you would like to dedicate some (or all) of your time to a job that enables not only your colleagues but also future generations to do planetary research, then please consider joining our team at the PDS Ring-Moon Systems Node!

Planetary Astronomer/Computer Scientist

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Department: Space Science Division
City: San Antonio
State/Province: TX
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Kurt Retherford
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Southwest Research Institute
Application Due Date: Wednesday, February 01 2023
Web Link: http://resapp.swri.org/ResApp/Job_Details.aspx

Come help our team complete tasks on several planetary mission and/or space telescope spectroscopy programs. We intend to expand our team expertise in scientific computing, programming, and data analysis capabilities. The applicant will participate in NASA funded planetary research and analysis projects and/or observing programs; projects include Europa Clipper, JUICE, Juno, LRO, New Horizons, Cassini, HST, JWST, laboratory Raman/far-UV/mid-IR ices, and ground-based observations. See Job ID 15-01679.

Planetary Astronomer and Archivist

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Department: PDS Ring-Moon Systems Node
City: Mountain View
State/Province: CA
Category: , , , ,
Country: USA
Contact Person: Arminé Saroian
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: SETI Institute
Web Link: https://www.seti.org/jobs/planetary-astronomer-and-archivist

If you study the outer solar system (satellites, atmospheres, rings, etc.) and if you would like to dedicate some (or all) of your time to a job that enables not only your colleagues but also future generations to do planetary research, then please consider joining our team at the PDS Ring-Moon Systems Node!

ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme

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Current state: Review
Department: Science and Operations Department
City: Madrid or Noordwijk
State/Province: Spain or Netherlands
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Country: Europe
Contact Person: Guido De Marchi
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: European Space Agency
Application Due Date: Sunday, April 30 2023
Web Link: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc/visitor-programme

To increase the scientific return from its space science missions, the European Space Agency (ESA) welcomes applications from scientists interested in pursuing research projects based on data publicly available in the ESA Space Science Archives (https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc). The ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme is open to scientists, at all career levels, affiliated with institutes in ESA Member States and Collaborating States. Early-career scientists (within 10 years of the PhD) are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications by PhD students are also welcome. During their stay, visiting scientists will have access to archives and mission specialists for help with the retrieval, calibration, and analysis of archival data. In principle, all areas of space research covered by ESA science missions can be supported. Residence lasts typically between one and three months, also distributed over multiple visits. Research projects can be carried out at ESAC (Madrid, Spain) and at ESTEC (Noordwijk, Netherlands). To offset the expenses incurred by visitors, ESA covers travel costs from and to the home institution and provides support for lodging expenses and meals. Applications received before 1 May 2023 will be considered for visits in autumn 2023 and winter 2024. For further details, including areas of research and contact information, please refer to https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc/visitor-programme or write to the programme coordinators at [email protected]

ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Science and Operations Department
City: Madrid or Noordwijk
State/Province: Spain or Netherlands
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Country: Europe
Contact Person: Guido De Marchi
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: European Space Agency
Application Due Date: Sunday, April 30 2023
Web Link: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc/visitor-programme

To increase the scientific return from its space science missions, the European Space Agency (ESA) welcomes applications from scientists interested in pursuing research projects based on data publicly available in the ESA Space Science Archives (https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc).

The ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme is open to scientists, at all career levels, affiliated with institutes in ESA Member States and Collaborating States. Early-career scientists (within 10 years of the PhD) are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications by PhD students are also welcome.

During their stay, visiting scientists will have access to archives and mission specialists for help with the retrieval, calibration, and analysis of archival data. In principle, all areas of space research covered by ESA science missions can be supported.

Residence lasts typically between one and three months, also distributed over multiple visits. Research projects can be carried out at ESAC (Madrid, Spain) and at ESTEC (Noordwijk, Netherlands). To offset the expenses incurred by visitors, ESA covers travel costs from and to the home institution and provides support for lodging expenses and meals.

Applications received before 1 May 2023 will be considered for visits in autumn 2023 and winter 2024.

For further details, including areas of research and contact information, please refer to:

[email protected]

Postdoctoral Fellowship (2 years) in Chemistry with focus on Planetary Geochemistry and Spectroscopy

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Chemistry
City: Umeå
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Country: Sweden
Contact Person: Merve Yesilbas
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Umeå University
Application Due Date: Friday, September 30 2022
Web Link: https://www.umu.se/en/work-with-us/postdoctoral-scholarships/7-1521-22/

The aim of the project is to resolve preservation conditions of potential ancient life signatures on Mars using vibrational spectroscopy.

If you are interested in discovering this fascinating phenomena related to Mars, you are welcome to apply for a fully funded two-year postdoctoral fellowship.

The postdoctoral fellow will get the opportunity to perform several laboratory experiments, mainly using vibrational spectroscopy. The postdoctoral fellow will participate in designing, data acquisition and analysis processes. We offer a unique opportunity to learn high-end techniques, especially for cryogenic studies, and to build a scientific network in astrobiology and planetary science fields.

The candidate must have a PhD degree in (geo)chemistry, planetary science, astrobiology, geosciences, or physics. Very good skills in written and spoken English are required. We seek a candidate who is highly motivated, analytical, problem-solving, and is able to independently make progression in their projects, and has excellent skills in project management and organization as well as communication. The candidate should have previous experience with vibrational spectroscopy techniques and be familiar with data analysis. Experience in ice chemistry research and/or geological materials is a merit.

The application deadline is Sep 30, 2022. 

https://www.umu.se/en/work-with-us/postdoctoral-scholarships/7-1521-22/

Further information can be obtained from Assistant Prof. Dr. Merve Yeşilbaş , e-mail: [email protected],  web: https://www.yesilbaslab.com. We look forward to receiving your application!

PhD Student Position (4 years) in Chemistry with focus on Planetary Geochemistry and Spectroscopy

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Chemistry
City: Umeå
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Country: Sweden
Contact Person: Merve Yesilbas
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Umeå University
Application Due Date: Friday, September 23 2022
Web Link: https://www.umu.se/en/work-with-us/open-positions/ph.d.-in-chemistry-with-focus-on-planetary-geochemistry-and-spectroscopy_537288/

Is there water on Mars? What is the role of water in martian geochemical history? How can we reveal the potential water resources for future human explorations on Mars?

If you are interested in discovering all these fascinating phenomena related to Mars, you are welcome to apply for a fully funded four-year PhD student position.

The doctoral student will conduct mainly experimental work by preparing several martian analogues including sulfate and Cl-salt mixtures, and conducting cryogenic vibrational spectroscopy experiments at our laboratory. Furthermore, the doctoral student will perform the remote sensing analyzes from Compact Reconnaissance Imaging Spectrometer for Mars (CRISM) of NASA by bridging the laboratory spectra to the martian orbit data to understand aqueous history of Mars.

The successful candidate should have a MSc or equivalent degree in geochemistry, planetary science, astrobiology and physical chemistry. Practical experience in vibrational spectroscopy to characterize minerals, rocks and soils and/or advanced spectral data evaluation (MATLAB, R, Python) are meriting. Experience in remote sensing (ENVI-IDL) software is also meriting but not requirement.

You must apply through our e-recruitment system. Log in and apply using the link at the bottom of the page. The application deadline is Sep 23rd, 2022. 

https://www.umu.se/en/work-with-us/open-positions/ph.d.-in-chemistry-with-focus-on-planetary-geochemistry-and-spectroscopy_537288/

Further information can be obtained from Assistant Prof. Dr. Merve Yeşilbaş , e-mail: [email protected],  web: https://www.yesilbaslab.com. We look forward to receiving your application!

ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Space Science Department
City: Madrid
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Country: Spain
Contact Person: Guido De Marchi
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: European Space Agency
Application Due Date: Monday, October 31 2022
Web Link: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc/visitor-programme

To increase the scientific return from its space science missions, the European Space Agency (ESA) welcomes applications from scientists interested in pursuing research projects based on data publicly available in the ESA Space Science Archives (https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc).

The ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme is open to scientists, at all career levels, affiliated with institutes in ESA Member States and Collaborating States. Early-career scientists (within 10 years of the PhD) are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications by PhD students are also welcome.

During their stay, visiting scientists will have access to archives and mission specialists for help with the retrieval, calibration, and analysis of archival data. In principle, all areas of space research covered by ESA science missions can be supported.

Residence lasts typically between one and three months, also distributed over multiple visits. Research projects can be carried out at ESAC (Madrid, Spain) and at ESTEC (Noordwijk, Netherlands). To offset the expenses incurred by visitors, ESA covers travel costs from and to the home institution and provides support for lodging expenses and meals.

Applications received before 1 November 2022 will be considered for visits in spring and summer 2023.

For further details, including areas of research and contact information, please refer to:

https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc/visitor-programme

or write to the programme coordinators at [email protected] 

Postdoc MITHNEOS

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Astronomy & Planetary Science
City: Flagstaff
State/Province: AZ
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Cristina Thomas
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Northern Arizona University
Application Due Date: Monday, August 15 2022
Web Link: https://hr.peoplesoft.nau.edu/psp/ph92prta/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=606466&PostingSeq=1

The postdoctoral scholar will work in collaboration with Dr. Cristina Thomas and other project team members on the MIT-Hawaii Near Earth Object Spectroscopic Survey (MITHNEOS), a long-running near-infrared spectral survey using SpeX on the NASA Infrared Telescope Facility (IRTF). Leadership of the program has recently passed to Dr. Thomas at NAU. The postdoctoral scholar will take a leading role in all aspects of the survey including target selection, spectroscopic observations (~1 night per month), reduction, and data analysis.

To apply please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of past research accomplishments and future research goals (2 pages or less), and contact information for three references.
 

LRO Diviner Postdoctoral Researcher

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Geosciences
City: Stony Brook
State/Province: NY
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Country: United States
Contact Person: Tim Glotch
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Stony Brook University
Application Due Date: Sunday, July 03 2022
Web Link: https://stonybrooku.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=2202028&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America/New_York

Duties: (In collaboration with the PI)

  • Analyze data from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Diviner Lunar Radiometer Experiment to assess the compositional, space weathering, and thermophysical properties of the lunar surface.
  • Acquire thermal infrared spectra of minerals and mineral mixtures in a simulated lunar environment to enable more quantitative interpretation of Diviner data.
  • Collaborate with the PI and Diviner Co-investigators to apply results to analysis of orbital remote sensing data. 
  • Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals based on this work.
  • Evaluate results within the framework of current understanding of the field, as determined by periodical/literature search.
  • Other duties as needed

Please visit Dr. Timothy Glotch to learn more about our department/research.

Visit The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs to learn more about our postdoctoral community.  

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.