RESEARCH SCIENTIST - SR. RESEARCH SCIENTIST - Geosciences Researcher - Boulder, Colorado
Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are:

As a recognized leader in space science research and spacecraft instrumentation, avionics, and electronics, we work to reveal the secrets of our solar system and the universe.

Objectives of this Role:

• This position will participate in the research and development of experimental, laser-based, spaceflight instrumentation enabling in-situ geochronology investigations across the Solar System.
• Publish original research and results in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and present results at scientific meetings, workshops, and conferences.
• Contribute to the design, development, and hands-on fabrication, assembly, integration, and test of instrumentation from concept to flight instrument delivery.
• Collaborate on experimental campaigns leading toward the maturation of in-situ dating instrumentation towards increased NASA technology readiness levels.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Work with engineering personnel to design, build, and test laser-based instrumentation capable of in-situ isotopic geochronology.
• Development and optimization of data acquisition / data processing tools via scripting in Python, MATLAB and/or LabView.
• Preparation and dating of geological samples supporting concept of operations development for planned lunar missions.
• Alignment and operation of class IIIb/class IV pulsed and CW lasers and investigation of new concepts for space instrumentation and contribution to proposal development for advanced isotopic dating schemes.
• Presentation and dissemination of research results at professional meetings and conferences and publication of novel experimental results to peer-reviewed journals.

Requirements:

• Requires a PhD in Atomic/Laser Physics, Optical Sciences, Geology, Geological Sciences, Applied Physics, Chemical Physics, Astrophysics, Geophysics or a related degree field.
• 2 years: Experience in the design, development and implementation of experimental instruments for analytical science.
• 1 years: Knowledge of laser safety and demonstrated lab-based work with high-power pulsed or CW lasers with ANSI Z136.1 designation above class 1.

Special Requirements:

Work assignment is in Boulder, Colorado.

Job Locations: Boulder, Colorado

Salary Range: $71,531.00 - $149,053.00

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