Postdoctoral Position in Data Visualization for Planetary and Space Sciences
- Employer
- Washington University
- Location
- Saint Louis, Missouri (US)
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Closing date
- Mar 22, 2021
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- Discipline
- Planetary Sciences
- Career Level
- Postdoctoral
- Education Level
- PhD
- Job Type
- Full-time
- Relocation Cost
- Negotiable
- Sector Type
- Academia
Job Details
The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at Washington University in Saint Louis seeks a motivated postdoctoral research associate to manage a unique data visualization program within the Fossett Laboratory for Virtual Planetary Exploration. The Fossett Lab is a leader in the development of applications and outreach experiences that leverage Augmented Reality (AR) technology for education and research in Earth, planetary, and space science. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Fossett Lab Director to build and maintain AR experiences that serve the needs of Washington University instructors and scholars, and coordinate educational and outreach activities with students, faculty, administrators, and alumni.
The candidate selected for this position will also conduct research as an associate of the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences (MCSS), and will contribute to this vibrant research community studying planetary materials, surfaces, and processes. In their application materials, the candidate should describe their research interests and list potential collaborators from among the faculty fellows of the MCSS.
Candidates must have a PhD in Earth, planetary, or space science, a record of excellent scholarship, and demonstrated interest in science communication, data visualization, and programming for AR/VR environments.
The initial appointment will be for one year and is renewable for a second year. Salary is highly competitive and research and travel funding will be available. Washington University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
To apply, please contact Professor Phil Skemer (pskemer@wustl.edu), Fossett Lab Director, with a statement of interest, CV, and contact information for three references.
Company
Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university located in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1853, and named after George Washington, the university has students and faculty from all 50 U.S. states and more than 120 countries. Twenty-two Nobel laureates have been affiliated with Washington University, nine having done the major part of their pioneering research at the university. Washington University's undergraduate program is ranked 7th in selectivity and 15th overall by U.S. News and World Report. The university is ranked 32nd in the world by the Academic Ranking of World Universities.
- Website
- http://wustl.edu/
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