Planetary Science Postdoctoral Fellow

UT Tyler; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at San Antonio invites applications for a two-year, full-time Postdoctoral Fellow position in planetary science within the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. The lab focuses on the physical and chemical evolution of planetary bodies, integrating modeling, geochemical analysis, and experiments.

Ideal candidates will lead independent research, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and develop innovative approaches to early Solar System questions.

Qualifications

• PhD in planetary science, physics, chemistry, astronomy, geochemistry, or a related field by the start date.
• A record of developing independent scholarly products as demonstrated by papers published in peer-reviewed journals, with emphasis on planetary materials, cosmochemistry, geochemistry, mineralogy, planetary science, or a related field.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with expertise in scientific programming, numerical modeling, or other quantitative analysis.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative research team.
• Ability to convey research ideas to a broad audience, both in writing and through oral presentations.
• Travel connected with official duties may be required.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead scientifically rigorous research projects in cosmochemistry, early Earth geochemistry, and/or planetary systems modeling.
• Lead and co-develop collaborative research efforts within the EEL program.
• Establish an independent research trajectory while contributing to a growing research group.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Scientific programming

Numerical modeling

Collaborative research

Education

PhD in planetary science or related field

Tools

Synchrotron data

Telescope/spacecraft data

Scientific computing tools

Job description

The University of Texas at San Antonio invites applications for a two-year, full-time Postdoctoral Fellow position in planetary science within the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. The lab focuses on the physical and chemical evolution of planetary bodies, integrating modeling, geochemical analysis, and experiments.

Ideal candidates will lead independent research, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and develop innovative approaches to early Solar System questions.