Postdoctoral Researcher – Icy Ocean World Interiors
| Company | University of Texas – Austin |
|---|---|
| Location | Austin, TX, USA |
| Salary | $65000 – $65000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | PhD |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Ph.D. in planetary science, physics, astronomy, geophysics, or a related field, completed within the last three years.
- Strong background in mathematics and programming (Matlab or similar preferred).
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative working mindset.
- Strong publication record in closely related research topics.
Responsibilities
- Develop computer models of geodynamical processes in planetary interiors, especially icy ocean worlds.
- Contribute to ongoing research projects related to the interiors of Enceladus, Titan, Europa, and Ganymede.
- Help develop and lead new research projects in related areas.
- Contribute to research within a vibrant group of students, postdocs, and staff.
- Present results to the scientific community and broader public.
Preferred Qualifications
- Research experience with modeling planetary interiors, especially icy ocean worlds.
- Research experience related to the formation, differentiation, and thermal evolution of planetary interiors, especially icy moons.