Solar Physics Researcher

1 week ago


Boulder, Colorado, United States SWRI Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team at the Southwest Research Institute (SWRI). The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new and advancing existing solar coronal image processing and spectroscopic analysis techniques.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement new solar coronal image processing and spectroscopic analysis techniques
  • Help build, calibrate, and test new remote sensing instrumentation for solar coronal imaging and spectroscopy
  • Collaborate with project principal investigators to develop new missions, mission concepts, and data analysis tools and techniques for solar coronal remote sensing research
  • Carry out applied and fundamental research relevant to these projects
  • Prototype, develop, validate, and test software to carry out data processing and analysis of solar coronal observations
  • Participate in mission and instrument development activities, including laboratory and/or field calibration and testing and development of flight software
  • Present progress and results within the project core development teams, at scientific conferences, and in peer-reviewed publications
Requirements
  • PhD in Solar Physics, Astronomy/Astrophysics, Physics, Applied Physics, or related field
  • 0-3 years of experience in scientific analysis of solar remote sensing data
  • 0-3 years of experience in scientific software design or implementation in a data analysis environment such as Python or IDL
  • Interest in or laboratory experience with solar remote sensing instrumentation
  • Interest in or experience with X-ray, extreme ultraviolet, and/or infrared solar image and/or spectroscopic data
  • Interest in or prior experience developing solar data calibration software
What We Offer

As a Postdoctoral Researcher at SWRI, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects, collaborate with a team of experts, and develop your skills in solar physics and remote sensing.



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