Temporary Juno Spacecraft Researcher

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and analyzing Juno-JADE data to determine the times and locations of Bow Shock and Magnetopause crossings.
• Create and maintain a structured database of identified boundary crossings that may be made publicly available for future scientific use.
• Using Python or similar programming tools to process, analyze, and organize spacecraft data.
• Documenting analysis methods, assumptions, and findings in a clear and reproducible manner.
• Aiding in the preparation of figures, tables, and written descriptions for inclusion in a scientific manuscript.
• Contributing to the development of a publishable paper based on the research findings.
• Working with the supervising researcher to refine data products, verify results, and support final publication preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in physics, astronomy, astrophysics, planetary science, space physics, engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience using Python for scientific data analysis.
• Experience working with Juno-JADE data or closely related spacecraft/space physics datasets.
• Experience conducting independent research or contributing to a scientific research project.
• Ability to analyze scientific data and interpret results in the context of planetary magnetospheres, space plasma physics, or a related field.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to contribute to technical or scientific writing.