Job Description

The Space Plasma Group at the University of Colorado’s Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) is seeking a Scientific Data Analyst to support ongoing space plasma physics research. We will consider candidates for this position who have a bachelor’s or master’s degree as their highest degree. Bachelor’s or master’s degree holders must demonstrate substantial experience with space plasma data analysis.

The CU/LASP Space Plasma Group conducts a diverse research program encompassing instrumentation, data analysis, simulation, and theoretical studies of space plasma physics in a variety of environments, including planetary magnetospheres and ionospheres as well as the solar wind.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
Who We Are
LASP is a world-renowned space science research institute at the University of Colorado Boulder. CU receives more NASA funding than any public university in the country, due in large part to LASP programs. Professional engineers work closely with scientists and assembly technicians in designing and building space flight hardware while helping mentor students as entry-level engineers working on these programs. LASP is particularly proud of a work environment that supports employee creativity and productivity and offers opportunities for diverse experiences and a broad range of responsibilities.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Conducting analysis of spacecraft in-situ fields and particle data in support of scientific studies of wave-particle interactions and other plasma phenomena in heliospheric environments.
Data analysis or simulation/modeling investigations using data from NASA’s Parker Solar Probe mission (PSP) and/or the Magnetospheric Multiscale mission (MMS), to address fundamental questions about wave-particle interactions and other space plasma phenomena.
Scientific analysis of in-situ particles and fields data from spacecraft, including NASA’s Parker Solar Probe mission (PSP) and/or the Magnetospheric Multiscale mission (MMS).
Specific tasks include data reduction, pattern or trend identification, comparison between data and space plasma theory/ simulation, scientific writing to describe the results.
What We Can Offer
What We Can Offer
The salary range for this position is $66,000 - $76,000. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 200% matching for the first 5% contributed with immediate vesting.

Benefits
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.
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What We Require
What We Require
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
What You Will Need
What You Will Need
Experience with data analysis in Python, Matlab, IDL, or similar language.
What We Would Like You to Have
What We Would Like You to Have
Experience with scientific space mission data analysis, experience with space plasma in-situ measurements of fields and particles.
Programming experience in Python, Matlab, IDL, or similar language.
Clear, concise English writing ability.