RESEARCH SCIENTIST - Planet Formation Modeler - Boulder, Colorado at Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, Colorado

Job Description:

Who We Are:


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.


Objectives of this Role:

• 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.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• 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".

Requirements:

• 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.

Special Requirements:


Work assignment is in Boulder, Colorado.


Job Locations: Boulder, Colorado


Salary Range: $71,531.00 - $119,246.00

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