Postdoctoral position in Lunar Geophysics

Requisition #: A-115647-3

Status: Full Time

Type: Faculty

School: Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences

Department/Program: Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences

Location City: Baltimore

Location State: MD

Location Zip Code: 21218

Closing Date: Open until filled

To apply: apply.interfolio.com/115647

General Description

Johns Hopkins University invites applications for a post-doctoral research position in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. This project largely involves computer-based data analysis, but may also involve work with instrumentation in the laboratory or in the field.  Familiarity with analysis of Earth-based or planetary geophysical data is especially desired.  The successful applicant could participate in the operation of NASA's upcoming Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) mission to the Moon (www.nasa.gov/viper).  Information on the activities of the EPS department and the Lewis research group can be found at eps.jhu.edu. The position carries a competitive salary and fringe benefits and provides eligibility to participate in the Johns Hopkins University postdoc health plans.

Qualifications

We seek outstanding individuals with a recent Ph.D. in Earth and Planetary sciences, or related science, engineering, or computational fields. The successful applicant will work with the research group of Dr. Kevin Lewis on projects related to gravimetry and seismology on the Moon. 

Application Instructions

Consideration of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.  Applications can only be submitted electronically. To apply, access the link here http://apply.interfolio.com/115647 and submit your curriculum vitae (with contact information), names and emails of three references, and a brief statement of research experience and interests. If you have any questions or concerns about this position, please email Kevin Lewis at [email protected].

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