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RESEARCH SCIENTIST - Planet Formation Modeler - Boulder, Colorado

Company: Southwest Research Institute
Location: Boulder
Posted on: September 19, 2024

Job Description:

RESEARCH SCIENTIST - Planet Formation Modeler - Boulder, Colorado19-00144Who 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 of 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, ColoradoSalary Range:$71,531.00 - $119,246.00An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerRace/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disabled/VeteranCommitted to Diversity in the Workplace
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Keywords: Southwest Research Institute, Boulder , RESEARCH SCIENTIST - Planet Formation Modeler - Boulder, Colorado, Other , Boulder, Colorado

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