Solar System Dynamics Postdoc: Gravity & Rotation Research

ORAU; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading space research organization seeks a postdoctoral researcher to explore solar system dynamics using radio measurements. This role focuses on analyzing gravity fields and dynamics for missions like Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and Juno. Candidates must hold a PhD and demonstrate relevant modeling experience. The opportunity involves collaborative research at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory located in Pasadena, California, with a competitive fellowship duration of one to three years.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have experience with dynamical modeling and/or radio measurement processing.
• A complete application to the NASA Postdoctoral Program includes a research proposal.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in solar system dynamics using spacecraft radio range and Doppler measurements.
• Work with missions like Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and Juno on gravity science data.

Skills

Dynamical modeling

Radio measurement processing

Research proposal writing

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

A leading space research organization seeks a postdoctoral researcher to explore solar system dynamics using radio measurements. This role focuses on analyzing gravity fields and dynamics for missions like Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and Juno. Candidates must hold a PhD and demonstrate relevant modeling experience. The opportunity involves collaborative research at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory located in Pasadena, California, with a competitive fellowship duration of one to three years.