POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Heliophysics - Boulder, CO

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER

- Heliophysics - Boulder, CO 19-00187

Who We Are:

Perform image processing, including translational tomography, on image data acquired from near Earth and within the solar corona; assist with pipeline design and documentation of complex algorithmic data flow in the ground system for a heliospheric imaging mission. Objectives of this

Role:

Advance scientific knowledge of the solar corona and its transition to the solar wind, via imaging and tomographic analysis of data from operating NASA missions. Publish and present original science results from the PUNCH and Parker Solar Probe missions, particularly related to coronal and solar wind 3-D structure. Work both autonomously and under supervision from the existing mission teams. Understand the existing data pipeline for the PUNCH; assist in dissemination of PUNCH analysis techniques to the science community.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

Mission data analysis and routine viewing of new data downlinked from PSP and PUNCH. Assist in documentation of the existing PUNCH data pipeline, in the form of updated flowcharts and narrative description in (non-ITAR) mission documents, suitable for dissemination to the scientific community. Perform self-directed scientific data analysis from PSP and PUNCH, with collaboration and guidance from direct supervisor. Publish results in refereed journals and disseminate them at relevant conferences.

Requirements:

Requires a PhD in Heliophysics, Astrophysics, or related degree field. 0 years: Proficient at Python/SciPy analysis. Demonstrated familiarity, via existing publication track record, with coronal imaging and tomographic analysis.

Special Requirements:

Work assignment is in Boulder, Colorado. This is a 1 year limited term assignment with an option to extend.

Job Locations:

Boulder, Colorado

Salary Range:

$75,000.00 - $90,000.00 For more information about this division, visit the Solar System Science & Exploration home page. For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here. For benefits information at all other locations, click here.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.