Postdoctoral Fellow I in Space Physics
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) | |
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, tuition assistance, relocation assistance | |
United States, Colorado, Boulder | |
April 24, 2024 | |
Job Description Summary:This position performs whole atmosphere model and upper atmosphere model simulations and data analysis to understand the temperature, composition, dynamics, and electrodynamics of the thermosphere and ionosphere systems.
The models will be the Whole Atmosphere Community Climate Model with a thermosphere/ionosphere eXtention (WACCM-X) and the thermosphere-ionosphere-electrodynamics General Circulation Model (TIE-GCM). The data will include various data sources such as thermospheric composition and electron density data from the Global-scale Observations of Limb and Disk (GOLD) mission, thermospheric composition data from the Global Ultraviolet Imager (GUVI) limb measurements onboard the Thermosphere Ionosphere Mesosphere Energetics and Dynamics (TIMED) satellite, data from the Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) mission, data from incoherent scatter radars, COSMIC-2, and ground GPS total electron content. Research is directed by an NCAR staff member and includes pre-defined research and deliverables. Position Details: Visa Sponsored Job: YesRelocation Assistance Eligible: NoJob Location: Boulder, ColoradoPosition Type & Term: Full time, Term - 6 months or more (Fixed Term)Compensation Range: Annual Salary $76,650 Application NotesJob Location: Boulder, CO Job Type:HYBRID (minimum of 2 days a week is required to be on-site) Position Type & Term: Full-time, 1-year Term Work Authorization: YES, Visa sponsorship IS available for this position Relocation Assistance: Not available Application Deadline: May 14, 2024. Required application materials:
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