Postdoctoral Researcher - Icy Satellite Crater Modeling - Boulder, CO

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER
- Icy Satellite Crater Modeling
- Boulder, CO

Who We Are:

We are a team of icy satellites researchers who use numerical modeling, geologic mapping, and statistical analysis to understand the formation, evolution, and habitability of moons in the outer solar system.

• Investigate elliptical crater formation by conducting simulations of impacts into icy moons in 2D and 3D (e.g., using iSALE 2D and 3D).
• Explore the origins and dynamic habitability of icy moons by conducting disruptive impact simulations into mid-sized moons or their progenitors (e.g., using SPH).
• Synthesize crater formation results with other data sets by collaborating with crater mapping experts, crater relaxation modelers, and other project team members.
• Publish results in scientific journals and represent the project at conferences.
• Archive data and results in accordance with NASA policy.

• Conduct 3D simulations of impacts that produce elliptical craters on icy moons.
• Conduct disruptive impact simulations of mid-sized icy moons or their progenitors.
• Meet with the project team to discuss progress.
• Compare 3D impact simulation results with 2D models, crater topography, and crater statistics.
• Document simulations, analyses, and other work product for use in publications, annual reports, and archiving.

• Requires a PhD in Planetary Science, Geoscience, Geophysics, or Astronomy.
• 2 years:
  Experience with numerical modeling of impacts into icy targets and of disruptive impacts.

Work assignment is in Boulder, Colorado. This is a 1 year limited term assignment with an option to extend.

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