Postdoctoral Research Assistant III

Duties / Responsibilities

• Analyze ARTEMIS spacecraft observations of particle velocity distributions, electric and magnetic fields, and plasma waves in the lunar wake environment.
• Develop data analysis pipelines and scientific software tools for spacecraft measurements.
• Conduct or interpret kinetic particle-in-cell simulations to support observational findings.
• Collaborate with internal group members, students, and external research collaborators.
• Prepare peer-reviewed manuscripts and present research results at national and international conferences.

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. with 24 - 36 months (2 - 3 years) of verifiable, full-time work experience.
• Ph.D. in Space Physics, Physics, Astronomy, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of space plasma physics, including particle dynamics and electromagnetic field analysis.
• Experience with spacecraft data analysis and scientific programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or IDL).

Desired Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Space Physics or Planetary Science with a focus on plasma physics is preferred.
• Experience with ARTEMIS or similar multi-point spacecraft missions; familiarity with lunar or planetary plasma environments is preferred.
• Experience with kinetic particle-in-cell (PIC) simulations; familiarity with wave-particle interactions and lunar wake physics is preferred.