Postdoctoral Researcher - Scientist – Planetary Science

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As 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.

• Conduct investigations with data products from the Hubble Space Telescope and James Webb Space Telescope to study a variety of science questions based on observations of the Galilean satellites.
• Help our team complete tasks on several planetary mission and/or space telescope spectroscopy programs.

• Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at professional meetings.
• Participate in NASA funded planetary research and analysis projects and/or observing programs; projects include Europa Clipper, HST, and JWST observations.
• Lead NASA funded planetary research and analysis projects and/or observing proposals.
• Opportunity to lead and/or assist in new planetary instrument and mission development proposals efforts.

• Requires a PhD in Physics, Astronomy, Planetary Geology, Planetary Science, Astrophysics, Space Science, or Space Instrumentation.
• 0 years:
  Recent PhD with Computer coding in Python and IDL knowledge.
• A background in scientific analysis and publication of Europa surface and atmosphere composition and related outer planet topics is highly desirable.
• Ability to process and interpret data from space-based observatories.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required

This is a 9 month limited term assignment.

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