POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER – PLANETARY SCIENCE

Who We Are:

A recognized leader in space science research and spacecraft instrumentation, avionics, and electronics, we are helping to reveal the secrets of our solar system and the universe.

Objectives of this Role:

• Lead novel modeling research while contributing to various ongoing research projects in collaboration with other members of the In Situ Techniques Group.
• Develop new geochemical and cosmochemical models as foundational science in support of current or future mission work, including Ocean Worlds and origins science.
• Collaborate with remote sensing and lab studies groups and with the Space Science Division in general on mission activities, observation campaigns, laboratory science, and flight mission/instrumentation/technology development and advancement projects.
• Disseminate results through active publication in peer-reviewed journals and participation at scientific meetings/conferences.
• Actively seek funding by contributing to proposal development in the In Situ Techniques Group and elsewhere in the Space Science Division.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Lead/execute model development using robust analysis methods in consultation with senior project team members to derive important insights into conditions and processes in extraterrestrial environments relevant to planetary missions.
• Work closely with a team of scientists, engineers, and graduate students while executing fundamental and or applied research on ongoing projects.
• Attend team meetings to inform the group of progress and results through presentations.
• Develop science or technical requirements for future hardware development projects.

Requirements:

• Requires a PhD with a 3.00 GPA in Planetary Science, Astronomy, Geological Sciences, Physics, Applied or Engineering Physics, Chemistry, or related fields.
• 0 years: Acadmeic demonstration of independent research is required
• Must show potential to develop an independent research program
• Experience in geochemical or cosmochemical modeling and interpretation, as well as application of mass spectrometry data are beneficial

Special Requirements:

This is a 1 year limited term assignment with possible extension.

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

For more information about this division, visit the Space Science & Engineering home page.

For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here.
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An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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Committed to Diversity in the Workplace