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Southwest Research Institute

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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Planetary Dynamicist - Boulder, Colorado

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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Planetary Dynamicist - Boulder, Colorado

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SwRI is Hiring a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER - Planetary Dynamicist - Boulder, Colorado Near Boulder, CO

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.

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, Moon 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".

Requires an PhD in Planetary Science, Astronomy, Physics, Astrophysics, Geophysics or related field.
0 years: Expertise in theory, programming, and numerical modeling.
0 years: Ability to debug code, test code, and implement new physics.