RESEARCH SCIENTIST - Data Analysis & Instrumentation at Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are:

As a recognized leader in space science research and spacecraft instrumentation, avionics, and electronics, we are helping to reveal the secrets of our solar system and the universe.

Objectives of this Role:

• Develop methodologies for analyzing MMS data.
• Support the development of novel plasma instruments.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Participate and carry out original research in magnetospheric and heliospheric physics.
• Support the development of particle and plasma instruments to be flown on upcoming heliospheric or planetary missions.
• Interact with the institute Staff engaged on a broad range of observational, computational, and theoretical research.
• Publish original research in peer reviewed journals.

Requirements:

• Requires an PhD in Space physics or related field with directly related experience.
• 0-2 years: Spacecraft Data Analysis.
• 0-2 years: Demonstrated expertise in Python, and/or IDL programming.
• 0-2 years: Demonstrated publications record.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.