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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Planetary Dynamics - Boulder, CO

Boulder, CO • On-site

Southwest Research Institute
Scientific Research and Development Services • 1 - 5K employees
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$122K/yr

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Posted 13 days ago

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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Planetary Dynamics - Boulder, CO

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Who We Are:

Contribute expertise in planetary dynamics and planet formation studies to a team of world‑class solar system scientists who are unlocking the mysteries of planetary system evolution, dynamics, and processes.

Objectives of this Role:
  • Conduct analytical or numerical modeling and model analysis studies of problems in solar system dynamics and collisional physics with relevance to planet or Moon formation studies.
  • Conduct observational data analysis that supports model validation.
  • Incorporate additional physical schemes into numerical models.
  • Develop and grow an independent research program through external program support.
  • Participate in mission and/or instrument proposals to support the strategic growth of the Department.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
  • Independently develop and implement hypotheses‑driven numerical model and data analysis activities.
  • Configure, initialize, run, and analyze solar system collisional and/or dynamical evolution models to test hypotheses.
  • Maintain and grow a research program in solar system dynamics, planet formation, and/or collisional physics through external funding.
  • Actively seek and apply for external support of research activities.
  • Participate and contribute to group meetings for the “Center of Lunar Origin and Evolution”.
Requirements:
  • Requires a Ph.D. in Planetary Science, Astronomy, Physics, Astrophysics, Geophysics or Aerospace Engineering with an expertise in planetary dynamics or related field.
  • 0 years: Expertise in theory, programming, and numerical modeling.
  • Ability to debug code, test code, and implement new physics.
Special Requirements:

Work assignment is in Boulder, Colorado. This is a 1‑year limited term assignment.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.

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