Postdoctoral Researcher (Icy Ocean World Interiors)

About the role

UTIG is one of the three research units of the Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin. Scientists and students at UTIG conduct expeditionary research in Earth Science in all parts of the world and are also involved in planetary missions and climate modeling. These research projects produce large data sets and require computational analysis and visualization.

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.

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.

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.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

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Pay

$65,000

Schedule

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Benefits

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Application Instructions

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Contact Information

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