Space Geodesy Research Associate — Precision GNSS

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid basic medical覆盖

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Applied Research Laboratories invites applications for a Space Geodesist Research Associate at the Pickle Research Campus. This role supports the Space and Geophysics Laboratory, focusing on precision survey, geodesy methods, GNSS, and reference-frame research.

The successful candidate will develop software in C++ and Python, publish results, present at conferences, and lead technically.

Qualifications

• PhD in geodesy or related field.
• Experience developing software in C++ or Python for scientific applications.
• One or more years experience developing methods of geodetic data collection and/or data reduction processes.
• Demonstrated record of authoring peer-reviewed scientific publications.
• Demonstrated record of presenting scientific content to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-level independent precision survey and geodesy research relevant to the interests of SGL.
• Present and publish your research, both internally and externally. This may involve participating in project reviews and technical interface meetings to present designs and test results to sponsors and other external organizations, as well as publishing work in scientific journals and presenting work at conferences.
• Contribute to the first principles problem formulations, algorithm development, systems designs, software implementations, and collection methods for specialized geodetic survey applications, drawing on expertise in fields such as physics, gravimetry, astronomy, GNSS, terrestrial survey instrumentation, and estimation theory.
• Accrue and apply knowledge of global reference frame determination, multi-space geodetic techniques, metrology, geophysical phenomena, orbit determination, GNSS signals, and statistical estimation to address a range of specialized geodetic applications. Design experiments and corresponding analyses to gauge systems' performance, and develop recommendations to effect improvements.
• Implement software algorithms in C++ and Python in a collaborative environment. Work closely with team members to define interfaces between program components. Document implementations thoroughly and clearly. Define, implement, and execute test cases for program functions.
• Further develop knowledge of geodesy, geodetic survey principles, astronomy, estimation theory, C++ and Python, and software development principles.
• Provide guidance and assistance to other full time employees and student employees.
• Provide technical leadership and identify new directions for research.
• Other related functions as assigned and occasional travel to support meetings.

Skills

Geodesy

C++

Python

GNSS

Surveying

Education

PhD in geodesy, geophysics, aerospace engineering, physics, earth science, or related field

Tools

C++

Python

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin's Applied Research Laboratories invites applications for a Space Geodesist Research Associate at the Pickle Research Campus. This role supports the Space and Geophysics Laboratory, focusing on precision survey, geodesy methods, GNSS, and reference-frame research.

The successful candidate will develop software in C++ and Python, publish results, present at conferences, and lead technically.