Space Geodesy Research Associate: Precision GNSS

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 99,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin's Applied Research Laboratories seeks a Space Geodesist Research Associate to advance precision survey, geodesy methods, and GNSS-related technologies. You will develop algorithms in C++ and Python and contribute to publications and external presentations.

The role involves cross-disciplinary work, software development, and collaboration with a national-security focused lab on the Pickle Research Campus in North Austin.

Qualifications

• PhD in geodesy, geophysics, aerospace engineering, physics, earth science, or related field.
• Experience developing software in C++ or Python for scientific applications.
• Demonstrated record of authoring peer-reviewed scientific publications and presenting to technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-level independent precision survey and geodesy research for SGL interests.
• Publish and present research internally and externally; engage with sponsors and external organizations.

Skills

C++ programming

Python programming

Geodesy

GNSS

Data analysis

Education

PhD in geodesy / related field

Tools

Git

GitHub/GitLab

LaTeX

Linux/Windows

Job description

University of Texas at Austin's Applied Research Laboratories seeks a Space Geodesist Research Associate to advance precision survey, geodesy methods, and GNSS-related technologies. You will develop algorithms in C++ and Python and contribute to publications and external presentations.

The role involves cross-disciplinary work, software development, and collaboration with a national-security focused lab on the Pickle Research Campus in North Austin.