Postdoctoral Scholar - Space Sciences Laboratory - UC Berkeley

Position Overview Salary range: The UC postdoc salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level at appointment. A reasonable estimate for this position is $70,902-$79,014. Percent time: 100 Anticipated start: 7/1/2024 Position duration: 2 years with the possibility of renewal depending on performance and availability of funding. Application Window Open date: April 18, 2024 Next review date: Friday, May 3, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Friday, Apr 18, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position Description The Space Sciences Laboratory (SSL) at the University of California, Berkeley, seeks applicants for Postdoctoral Scholar position(s). SSL has a long history of developing and operating space instruments and full missions and seeks to hire the next generation of scientists and engineers to continue this legacy of research in space. SSL currently seeks energetic, independent and qualified candidates to support NASA Helio-physics and/or Planetary missions in scientific research and/or hardware development mentored by their respective PI's. Responsibilities of the ICON Position Include:Develop an area of original scientific research, focused on observation of phenomena in the upper atmosphere by ICON.Disseminate new results in peer-reviewed journals and international conferences.Present annually at the Space Science Seminar or other colloquia.Support discussions between the mission operations and science disciplines in developing new strategies for ICON observational campaigns.Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) PhD (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a PhD (or equivalent international degree) program. Additional qualifications (required at time of start) PhD or equivalent international degree, with no more than 3-years post PhD research experience. Preferred qualifications Ph.D. degree, or equivalent degree, in Planetary science, Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Aerospace Engineering or a closely related field. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Statement of ResearchStatement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Help contact: [email protected] Job location: Berkeley, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr