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Postdoctoral Researcher
(Planetary Science)
 

Job Code:  15-00971

SUMMARY:  Assist in the study of the formation and long-term dynamical evolution of the Solar System; study Kuiper belt binaries, giant planet core formation, and Oort cloud formation; orchestrate individual independent research program in these or related areas.


EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:  Requires a PhD degree in Planetary Science, Astronomy or a related field with 0 - 2 years experience after PhD. Must have at least a 2.5 GPA. Must have a strong research interest and experience in the dynamics of small bodies in the Solar System, and/or the dynamics of planet formation; a working knowledge of the N-body code known as Swift will be considered a strong plus.
 

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:  Note: Work assignment is in Boulder, Colorado. This is a two year limited term assignment.
 

JOB LOCATION:  Boulder, CO


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August 18, 2008