POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Mars Science Laboratory - Boulder, Colorado

Boulder, Colorado

Employer: SWRI
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Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
  • Work on data analysis, modeling, and other scientific activities associated with the Radiation Assessment Detector (RAD), which is a heliophysics instrument on the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL), and has been operating on the surface of Mars since August 2012.
  • Participate in operations, data reduction, analysis, modeling and publication of scientific results from RAD.
  • The successful candidate is also encouraged to develop his/her own research program and participate in proposals for future projects.

  • Serve as Postdoctoral Scientist for the RAD instrument and participate in the operations, data reduction, analysis and modeling of the RAD instrument.
  • Present the results at Team Meetings and other international Scientific Meetings (e.g. AGU, AAS, etc.)
  • Have an opportunity to participate in the development and characterization of new instrumentation and technologies similar to MSL/ RAD, that are being developed at SwRI.

  • Requires a PhD in Physics, Astrophysics, Astronomy or equivalent degree field
  • 2 years: Experience as a graduate student in heliophysics and/or space weather related science.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in data reduction and analysis is required.
  • Proficiency in Python (or similar) and CME and/or solar energetic particle propagation modeling is highly desirable.
  • Good communication skills and be willing to work both independently and in a group setting.
Created: 2024-09-07
Reference: 19-00157
Country: United States
State: Colorado
City: Boulder
ZIP: 80310

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