RESEARCH SCIENTIST - Planet Formation Modeler - Boulder, Colorado - Southwest Research Institute : Job Details

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr