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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Part time
Salary: 
75 - 85K yearly
Experience: 
Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
Work from: 
United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Ph.D in physics, astronomy or related fields, At least two years of postdoctoral experience, Experience with MHD codes like Athena++, Experience in simulating astrophysical plasmas.

Key responsabilities:

  • Determine parameter ranges for MHD models
  • Investigate and analyze disk winds models
  • Mentor and assist students involved in the project
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SETI Institute Research SME https://www.seti.org/
51 - 200 Employees
About SETI Institute
The SETI Institute is a non-profit research organization, located in the Silicon Valley close to the NASA Ames Research Center.Our mission is to lead humanity's quest to understand the origins and prevalence of life and intelligence in the universe and share that knowledge with the world.The SETI Institute is committed to respecting values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) and creating and maintaining a positive and nurturing work environment that promotes mutual respect, trust, fairness, and objectivity.We strive to provide professional and personal growth to every individual regardless of race, color, religion, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. As a group of talented scientists, engineers, educators, and professionals, it is our belief that a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace is critical to accomplishing the Institute’s mission, and ensuring that we follow our values and principles.
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Job description

                                                                                                         

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:              Postdoctoral Research Associate

FLSA Status:                Part Time (50% time)/Exempt 

 Location:                    Remote

                                                                                                                                                

Position Summary: 

The SETI Institute invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on magnetohydrodynamical simulations. The work will involve conducting simulations of disk winds to better understand the nature of accretion in protoplanetary disks. This work will be performed in close collaboration with a team of researchers led by Senior SETI Scientist. In addition, the candidate will be involved with synthesizing and documenting results in publications. Additional responsibilities include mentoring and assisting students involved in the project.  

 The position is a Part Time position or 50% time. Extension of this appointment will depend on the availability of funding. 

Salary range: $75,000-$85,000. Travel funds will also be available to attend conferences and meetings.  

  Responsibilities:

  • Determine ranges of parameters for MHD models and run a suite of wind models
  • Investigate disk winds under different conditions, analyze and interpret results
  • Provide mentoring and assistance to students involved in the project. 
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned.  

 

Requirements:

  • Ph.D in physics, astronomy or related fields with at least two years of postdoctoral experience. 
  • Experience with conducting numerical simulations with state-of-the-art MHD codes such as Athena++. 
  • Previous experience in simulating astrophysical plasmas, especially related to protoplanetary disk environments is desired.  

Apply here:  https://www.seti.org/postdoctoral-research-associate

 The SETI Institute offers competitive benefits, including health/dental/vision insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Diversity and Equity:
  The SETI Institute is an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and people with disabilities.

 

 

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Experience

Level of experience: Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
Industry :
Research
Spoken language(s):
French
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