CEDAR email: Research Scientist position at University of Texas at Dallas W. B. Hanson Center for Space Sciences.

[Anderson, Phillip]

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The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) is seeking to fill a Research Scientist position in the W. B. Hanson Center for Space Sciences. The Center has a vigorous research program associated with fundamental and applied studies of the Earth’s ionosphere-thermosphere-magnetosphere (ITM) system using space and ground-based experimental resources as well as numerical modeling. We seek candidates capable of complementing the research capabilities of the Center, in particular in the area of ionosphere-thermosphere coupling. The candidate will be especially involved in the development of analysis tools and research associated with the thermal plasma instruments that are a major part of the Center’s historical and ongoing efforts. There are currently nine Earth-orbiting platforms with CSS thermal plasma instruments on board. The Center has recently been selected to provide the Thermal Plasma Sensor (TPS) instruments for NASA’s Geospace Dynamics Constellation (GDC). GDC is a six-satellite mission designed to investigate the coupling between the ionosphere and thermosphere and their response to external energy inputs. It will dramatically improve our understanding of the near-Earth environment and how disturbances (space weather) there impact human technology and society. The candidate will be expected to be a major part of this exciting mission (launch currently scheduled for 2031 - 2032).


Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent in space physics or a closely related field and demonstrate their commitment to excellence in research. All candidates are expected to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals of diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives.


Applications can be submitted to the UTD jobs website at https://jobs.utdallas.edu/hr/postings/24801. Applications will be evaluated starting Nov 20, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with experience.


The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. The University prohibits unlawful discrimination against a person because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.


Phillip C. Anderson

The University of Texas at Dallas

Director, W. B. Hanson Center for Space Sciences

800 W. Campbell Rd MS/WT15
Richardson, TX, USA - 75080-302-
Phone: +1 972 883 2875
Fax: +1 972 883 2761

Website: https://spacesciences.utdallas.edu/



Dr. Phillip C. Anderson
University of Texas at Dallas
Director, W. B. Hanson Center for Space Sciences
800 W. Campbell Rd.  MS WT15
Richardson, TX 75080
work: 972-883-2875
cell: 469-371-3744
fax: 972-883-2761
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