GRADUATE STUDENT-R&D - Planetary Science - Boulder, Colorado at Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, Colorado

Job Description:

Who We Are:


As a recognized leader in space science research and spacecraft instrumentation, avionics, and electronics, we work to reveal the secrets of our solar system and the universe.


Objectives of this Role:

• Develop code to model light propagation thru planetary atmospheres and enable atmospheric retrieval thru occultation observations.


• Internship for local student for Spring 2024 semester

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Research similar techniques in use in reflection seismology.


• Write and test code that applies these techniques for light propagation thru planetary atmospheres.


• Submit a paper to the appropriate journal describing and demonstrating these techniques.

Requirements:

• Must be pursuing a PhD in Planetary Science


• 1 year: Academic experience with python and numpy and scipy packages.


• Academic experience with Astronomical data reduction.


• Academic experience with observing occultations.


• Classes with a background in linear algebra.

Special Requirements:


Work assignment is in Boulder, Colorado.


Job Locations: Boulder, Colorado


Salary Range: $28.30 - $33.00

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