What are the responsibilities and job description for the TMS Scientist III - Small Bodies position at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory?
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New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission—your opportunity—is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL.
Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, invites applications for a newly created research position in the Small Bodies Group. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in remote sensing, specifically in the remote sensing of planetary objects and rings using ultraviolet spectrometry. The candidate will be expected to participate in scientific activities on NASA’s Europa Clipper mission and maintain a close relationship with the PI of the Europa Ultraviolet Spectrograph based at the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio. The candidate will also be expected to participate in the development and capture of future NASA mission and instrument opportunities.
Applicants should have a strong record in mission operations and UV spectrometry and mission formulation and development. It is expected that the successful candidate will develop an independently funded research program and regularly publish peer-reviewed research papers. The candidate will help to manage JPL’s portfolio of externally funded research. Opportunities exist for participation in ongoing and future space missions.
Responsibilities:
JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee’s start date.
For further benefits information click Benefits and Perks
The hiring range displayed below is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed. In extending an offer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory considers factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s job related skills, experience, knowledge, and relevant education/training. Hiring range for this job may be adjusted based on primary work location outside of Pasadena, California. This adjusted range will be provided to candidates by the Recruiter when applicable.
The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California.
$135,824 - $173,264
JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state or local law.
In addition, JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
EEO is the Law.
EEO is the Law Supplement
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federal facility. Due to rules imposed by NASA, JPL will not accept applications from citizens of designated countries or those born in a designated country unless they are U.S. Citizens, Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S or have other protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The Designated Countries List is available here.
New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission—your opportunity—is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL.
Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence.
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, invites applications for a newly created research position in the Small Bodies Group. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in remote sensing, specifically in the remote sensing of planetary objects and rings using ultraviolet spectrometry. The candidate will be expected to participate in scientific activities on NASA’s Europa Clipper mission and maintain a close relationship with the PI of the Europa Ultraviolet Spectrograph based at the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio. The candidate will also be expected to participate in the development and capture of future NASA mission and instrument opportunities.
Applicants should have a strong record in mission operations and UV spectrometry and mission formulation and development. It is expected that the successful candidate will develop an independently funded research program and regularly publish peer-reviewed research papers. The candidate will help to manage JPL’s portfolio of externally funded research. Opportunities exist for participation in ongoing and future space missions.
Responsibilities:
- Work with UV technology developers at JPL to develop and deploy UV instrumentation.
- Publish in peer-reviewed journals and give talks at national and international conferences.
- Support the Europa Clipper project by serving as the Investigation Scientist for the Europa UV Spectrograph.
- Support operations of Europa Clipper, including planning for pointing operations.
- Serves as a scientific point of contact for the capture of Uranus Orbiter and Probe, with UV instrumentation for moons characterization and rings science, as well as other ocean worlds missions such as the Enceladus OrbiLander, and associated New Frontiers concepts.
- PhD in planetary science or a related field with 2 years of related experience.
- Peer-reviewed publications in high-impact planetary science journals.
- Demonstrated experience working with large engineering and science teams.
- Demonstrated professional experience with developing and winning NASA research proposals.
- Scientific mission experience related to UV remote sensing.
- Strong standing and presence in NASA’s Planetary Science community.
- Wide-ranging experience and advanced knowledge with spacecraft mission
- science development and operations.
- Wide-ranging experience and advanced knowledge with UV flight instrument, through the entire scientific lifecycle of the mission, including formulation, development, operations, analysis, and interpretation.
- Familiarity with the Europa Clipper project and mission architecture.
JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee’s start date.
For further benefits information click Benefits and Perks
The hiring range displayed below is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed. In extending an offer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory considers factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s job related skills, experience, knowledge, and relevant education/training. Hiring range for this job may be adjusted based on primary work location outside of Pasadena, California. This adjusted range will be provided to candidates by the Recruiter when applicable.
The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California.
$135,824 - $173,264
JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state or local law.
In addition, JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
EEO is the Law.
EEO is the Law Supplement
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federal facility. Due to rules imposed by NASA, JPL will not accept applications from citizens of designated countries or those born in a designated country unless they are U.S. Citizens, Legal Permanent Residents of the U.S or have other protected status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The Designated Countries List is available here.
Salary : $135,824 - $173,264
