Mars Data Scientist: HPC Simulations & ML

New York University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship by NYUAD faculty

Professional development opportunities

Graduate school application support

Hands-on Mars data analysis experience

Job summary

NYU Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Kawader Research Assistant position in Mars and Space Exploration within the Center for Astrophysics and Space Science. The successful candidate will analyze data from the Emirates Mars Mission “Hope” probe and other Mars missions, and run simulations on NYUAD’s HPC system.

The program offers a full-time paid position for up to 3 years with mentorship from NYUAD faculty, professional development opportunities, and support for graduate school applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, engineering, computer science, or a related discipline.
• Experience with Python and machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Hope mission data to study the atmosphere and surface of Mars.
• Assist with analysis of data from other Mars missions to provide complementary observations of the Martian atmosphere.
• Run simulations using NYU Abu Dhabi’s HPC system to support interpretation of observations.
• Assist with preparation of scientific manuscripts and presentations for the global community.

Skills

Python

Machine learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physics, engineering, computer science, or related

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

HPC systems

Job description

NYU Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Kawader Research Assistant position in Mars and Space Exploration within the Center for Astrophysics and Space Science. The successful candidate will analyze data from the Emirates Mars Mission “Hope” probe and other Mars missions, and run simulations on NYUAD’s HPC system.

The program offers a full-time paid position for up to 3 years with mentorship from NYUAD faculty, professional development opportunities, and support for graduate school applications.