Jpl Jobs in California – Research Science

Job Description:

• The Jet Propulsion Laboratory invites applications for a Research Scientist position to join the Astrobiology and Ocean Worlds Group within the Planetary Science Section.

Job Responsibilities:

• Publishing in peer-reviewed journals and giving talks at national and international conferences.
• Ph.D. degree in space physics, planetary science, planetary physics, or a related field.
• Experience with computer modeling of charged particle weathering.
• Extensive experience with analysis of both in-situ and remote sensing dataset from relevant planetary spacecraft (e.g. Voyager, Galileo, Cassini, New Horizons).
• Carrying out modeling of magnetosphere charged particle interactions and other exogenous weathering effects, and use these results to inform analysis of optical (e.g. infrared) remote sensing observations, with the end goal of further understanding the Astro biological potential of these bodies.
• Demonstrated reputation as a productive researcher with a track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Establishing and maintaining an independently-funded research program in magnetospheres and magnetosphere-moon interactions.
• Expertise in outer planet magnetospheres and moon-magnetosphere interactions (ideally Ice Giants).
• Writing proposals for advancing research and instrument/mission development in the areas of icy moon and ocean world habitability, outer planet magnetospheres, moon-magnetosphere interactions and astrobiology.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to both work as part of a team and lead a team.
• Supporting the formulation of compelling science strategies and mission concepts to investigate the surfaces of icy moons and Ocean Worlds with the goal of addressing key questions of Ice Giant system evolution and icy moon habitability.
• Investigating the chemical and structural evolution of surface material on icy moons in the solar system, including Jupiter’s moon Europa, Saturn’s moon Enceladus, and the moons of the Ice Giants Uranus and Neptune.

Qualification & Experience:

• A demonstrated ability to propose for, and obtain, external research funding.
• A demonstrated track record of mission involvement and/or mission concept development.
• 3+-years’ experience following the Ph.D. of research in space physics, planetary science, planetary physics, or a related field.
• A record of teaching and/or mentoring the next generation of planetary scientists.

Job Details:

Company: JPL

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: California City, CA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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