RESEARCH SCIENTIST - SR. RESEARCH SCIENTIST - UV Planetary Surface Studies - #1406998

CHEManager International


Date: 1 week ago
City: San Antonio, TX
Contract type: Full time
Who We Are

Space Science Division, Department of Space Research, Remote Sensing Group.

Objectives Of This Role

  • Conduct investigations with data products from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) Lyman Alpha Mapping Project (LAMP) to study a variety of lunar science questions based on far-UV albedo maps of the lunar surface.
  • Looking to expand our department's expertise in Trojan asteroid investigations conducted with the Lucy mission, with opportunities to propose programs of study into other new areas.

Daily And Monthly Responsibilities

  • Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at professional meetings.
  • Create and update computer codes (Python, IDL, etc.) to ingest large planetary datasets for ultraviolet albedo mapping of planetary bodies (Moon, moons of Jupiter, etc.).
  • 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.

Requirements

  • Requires a PhD in Physics, Astronomy, Planetary Geology, Planetary Science, Astrophysics, Space Science, or Space Instrumentation
  • 3 years: Post-PhD experience with a track-record of leading NASA funded projects.
  • A background in scientific analysis and publication of lunar surface composition and related albedo topics is highly desirable.

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