Who We Are:

　　Southwest Research Institute's Solar System Science & Exploration Divisionis located in Boulder, Colorado. We conduct basic observational,modeling, and theoretical research in a wide range of solar system andastrophysical topics, including Solar Physics/Heliophysics, PlanetaryScience, Astrophysics, Origins Research, and Geophysics. We alsoparticipate and/or lead several NASA orbital and deep space missions,including New Horizons (Pluto), Mars Science Laboratory (Mars),Lucy (Jovian Trojans), PUNCH (Sun) and Solar Orbiter (Sun).

　　Objectives of this Role:

　　Work on data analysis, modeling, and other scientific activitiesassociated with the Radiation Assessment Detector (RAD), which is aheliophysics instrument on the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL), and hasbeen operating on the surface of Mars since August 2012.Participate in operations, data reduction, analysis, modeling andpublication of scientific results from RAD.The successful candidate is also encouraged to develop his/her own researchprogram and participate in proposals for future projects.

　　Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

　　Serve as Postdoctoral Scientist for the RAD instrument and participate in theoperations, data reduction, analysis and modeling of the RAD instrument.Present the results at Team Meetings and other international ScientificMeetings (e.g. AGU, AAS, etc.)May also have an opportunity to participate in the development andcharacterization of new instrumentation and technologies similar toMSL/RAD, that are being developed at SwRI.

　　Requirements:

　　Requires an PhD in Physics, Astrophysics, Astronomy or the equivalentdegree field.0 years: Experience as a graduate student in heliophysics and/or spaceweather related science.Demonstrated knowledge in data reduction and analysis is required.Proficiency in Python (or similar) and CME and/or solar energeticparticle propagation modeling is highly desirable.Good communication skills and be willing to work both independently and in agroup setting.

　　Special Requirements:

　　Work assignment is in Boulder, Colorado. This is a 1 year limited termassignment.

　　Job Locations: Boulder, Colorado

　　Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00

　　For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here.For benefits information at all other locations, click here.

　　An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerRace/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/GenderIdentity/National Origin/Disabled/VeteranCommitted to Diversity in the Workplace