POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Planetary Dynamics - Boulder, CO

Who We Are: Contribute expertise in planetary dynamics and planet formation studies to a team of world-class solar system scientists who are unlocking the mysteries of planetary system evolution, dynamics, and processes. - **Objectives of this Role:**Conduct analytical or numerical modeling and model analysis studies of problems in solar system dynamics and collisional physics with relevance to planet or Moon formation studies. - Conduct observational data analysis that supports model validation. - Incorporate additional physical schemes into numerical models. - Develop and grow an independent research program through external program support. - Participate in mission and/or instrument proposals to support the strategic growth of the Department. - **Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:**Independently develop and implement hypotheses-driven numerical model and data analysis activities. - Configure, initialize, run, and analyze solar system collisional and/or dynamical evolution models to test hypotheses. - Maintain and grow a research program in solar system dynamics, planet formation, and/or collisional physics through external funding. - Actively seek and apply for external support of research activities. - Participate and contribute to group meetings for the "Center of Lunar Origin and Evolution". - **Requirements:**Requires a PhD in Planetary Science, Astronomy, Physics, Astrophysics, Geophysics or Aerospace Engineering with an expertise in planetary dynamics or related field. - 0 years: Expertise in theory, programming, and numerical modeling. - Ability to debug code, test code, and implement new physics. Special Requirements: Work assignment is in Boulder, Colorado. This is a 1 year limited term assignment. Job Locations: Boulder, Colorado Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 For more information about this division, visit the Solar System Science & Exploration home page. For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here. For benefits information at all other locations, click here. An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and veteran status.Please Apply at: "noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}