Postdoctoral Position with the "Retention of Habitable Atmospheres in Planetary Systems" Team

Summary

Job Summary

The Retention for Habitable Atmospheres in Planetary Systems (RHAPS) team is modeling atmospheric escape from a variety of different planets orbiting a variety of different stars. This position will contribute to the success of the RHAPS team by contributing modeling or accompanying data analysis that is relevant to the goals of RHAPS.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

LASP is a world-renowned space science research institute at the University of Colorado Boulder employing over 700 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.

Responsibilities

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Conduct independent research pertaining to atmospheric escape from planets.
• Collaborate with the larger RHAPS science team.
• Attend bi-weekly RHAPS virtual team meetings, plus in-person team meetings.
• Participate in a regular local research group meeting at LASP.
• Present research results at conferences and in published journal articles.
  
  

What You Should Know

• There are no export control restrictions associated with this position.
• Onsite presence is required for at least three days per week.
  
  

What We Can Offer

• $80,000.00- $90,000.00.
• We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 200% matching for the first 5% contributed with immediate vesting.
  
  

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent 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 .

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What We Require

• A PhD in a field related to RHAPS science such as Astronomy, Planetary Science, Space Physics, or Physics.
  
  

What You Will Need

• Experience studying some aspects of RHAPS science such as upper atmospheres, magnetospheres, atmospheric escape, or exoplanets.
  
  

What We Would Like You To Have

• Enthusiasm for cross-disciplinary collaboration.
  
  

Special Instructions

To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials

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

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.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until 5/5/25.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

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