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Job Summary

Institution: University of Colorado at Boulder, Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP). Research Areas: Dust impact ionization mass spectrometry; laboratory calibration; organic detection in space environments. Advisor: Prof. Zoltan Sternovsky (LASP)

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Project description: The successful applicant will analyze data from the Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX) on NASA’s IMAP mission and conduct laboratory calibration measurements using dust-analog samples. IDEX is a time-of-flight impact-ionization mass spectrometer designed to detect and analyze interstellar and interplanetary dust, with special emphasis on identifying organic content.

What We Require

Qualifications: B.S. or M.S. in physics, planetary sciences, or a related field.

What We’d Like You to Have

Graduate program home: The position is hosted at LASP; the PhD will be pursued through one of the following CU Boulder departments (admission required): Ann & H.J. Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences — Aerospace department, Graduate Admissions / How to Apply. Physics — Physics Department, Graduate Admissions / PhD Requirements. Astrophysical & Planetary Sciences (APS) — APS, Graduate Studies & Admissions / Prospective Students.

What You Will Need

Background or strong interest in (organic) chemistry is highly desirable. Prior experience with flight instrumentation, data analysis, or mass spectrometry is a plus.

How to Apply

If you are a current CU Boulder Student, please apply HERE. Ensure your cover letter includes which CU Boulder department you intend to apply to.

If you are not a current CU Boulder Student, please email Prof. Zoltan Sternovsky at Zoltan.Sternovsky@lasp.colorado.edu with a short statement of interest, 2) CV, and 3) unofficial transcript. Please also indicate which CU Boulder department (Aerospace Engineering Sciences, Physics, or APS) you intend to apply to.