RESEARCH SCIENTIST - Planet Formation Modeler - Boulder, Colorado

Boulder, Colorado

Employer: SWRI
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Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
  • Conduct analytical or numerical modeling and model analysis studies of problems in solar system dynamics and collisional physics with relevance to planet formation studies.
  • Conduct observational data analysis that supports model validation.
  • Incorporate additional physical schemes into numerical models.
  • Develop and grow an independent research program through external program support.
  • Participate in mission and/or instrument proposals to support the strategic growth of the Department.

  • Independently develop and implement hypotheses-driven numerical model and data analysis activities.
  • Configure, initialize, run, and analyze solar system collisional and/or dynamical evolution models to test hypotheses.
  • Maintain and grow a research program in solar system dynamics and/or collisional physics through external funding.
  • Actively seek and apply for external support of research activities.
  • Participate and contribute to group meetings for the "Center of Lunar Origin and Evolution".

  • Requires a PhD- in Planetary Science, Astronomy, Physics, Astrophysics, Geophysics or related field.
  • 2 years: Post-Ph.D. Experience in the dynamics, numerical simulation, analytics, or data analysis of planetary systems.
  • Expertise in programming and numerical modeling is required.
  • Ability to debug code, test code, and implement new physics is helpful.
Created: 2024-06-30
Reference: 19-00144
Country: United States
State: Colorado
City: Boulder
ZIP: 80310

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