Research Scientist in Solar Physics

Requisition Number: 61771

Location: Boulder Colorado

Employment Type: Research Faculty

Schedule: Full Time

Posting Close Date: 05-Feb-2025

Date Posted:

Job Summary

The University of Colorado (CU) Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics is hiring an early-career Solar Physicist into the Solar and Stellar Group. This position is at the level of Research Scientist II, which is the next level beyond a post-doc in the LASP Research Scientist track. The applicant ideally will align with existing research efforts within the group including solar flare dynamics, solar variability, solar UV data analysis and modeling, and potentially align with data analysis from current missions from LASP including GOES/EXIS, SDO/EVE, SORCE/SOLSTICE, or MinXSS/DAXSS. This position is a full soft-money position, so the applicant is expected to have demonstrated success at writing and wining proposals as PI and Co-I to fully support themselves through NASA, NOAA, NSF, DoD, or other funding agencies. A demonstrated publication record, and expectations of continuation of submitting high-quality journal articles is expected.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

LASP is a world-renowned space science research institute at the University of Colorado Boulder employing approximately 500 scientists, engineers, support personnel, and students. The University of Colorado receives more NASA funding than any public university in the country, due in large part to LASP programs. Professional engineers work closely with scientists and assembly technicians in designing and building space flight hardware while helping mentor students as entry-level engineers working on these programs. LASP is particularly proud of a work environment that supports employee creativity and productivity and offers opportunities for diverse experiences and a broad range of responsibilities.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Data analysis and modeling of existing data sets within the NASA Heliophysics System Observatory.

• Submit high quality journal articles showing results that push outstanding problems and questions in Solar Physics

• Lead R&A proposals for continued support

• Identify outstanding science questions in the field of Solar Physics to define future instruments/missions

• Attend national and international conferences to present findings and establish a strong network of collaborators.

• Eventually mentor new undergraduate and graduate students, as well as post-docs.

• Contribute to internal LASP and external community service efforts when available.

What You Should Know

• Applicant is expected to work on-site at least 50% of time.

• Although a majority of a Research Scientist II efforts is towards research, there are expectations to also contribute a percentage of time to Education/Mentoring (5-20%) and service (5-20%).

What We Can Offer

• We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 200% matching for the first 5% contributed with immediate vesting.

• $90,000.00 - $125,000.00.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .

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What We Require

• PhD in Physics, Astrophysics, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.

• Previous successful Post-Doc position.

• Established publication record.

• Demonstration of successful proposal selection as PI or Co-I.

What You Will Need

• Programming skills for data analysis/modeling (IDL or Python preferred).

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume or CV.

2. Cover Letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.

Please apply by 2/5/25 for consideration.

If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs. (http://jobs.colorado.edu/)

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Research-Scientist-in-Solar-Physics/61771 (https://apptrkr.com/5975844)

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