As a recognized leader in space science research and spacecraft instrumentation, we are helping to reveal the secrets of our solar system and the universe. We are looking for a research scientist with a strong background in magnetohydrodynamic convection and parallel software development to join our team and contribute to ongoing studies of the solar dynamo.
Objectives of this Role:
Conduct numerical modeling of stellar interior convection with a focus on those dynamics associated with angular momentum transport by small-scale magnetism.
Contribute to the development of a theoretical framework for understanding the physical implications of recently-discovered inertial waves in the solar photosphere.
Implement alternative-basis function representations within the Rayleigh convection code to facilitate the use of a sparse linear solve.
Develop and grow an independent research program through external program support
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
Independently develop and implement numerical experiments and theoretical investigations designed to examine angular momentum transport and magnetic field generation in stellar interiors.
Present and disseminate research results to the broader scientific community. This includes attending professional meetings and conferences, submitting manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals, and contributing to weekly SWRI Solar and Boulder Convection group meetings.
Actively seek external support of research activities and participate in solar group proposals that support the strategic growth of the department.
Contribute to the joint mentorship of postdocs in our group working on problems in stellar dynamo theory.
Contribute to the continued development of open-source fluids software packages such as Rayleigh, Dedelus and Coral.
Requirements:
Requires an PhD in Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Solar Physics, Planetary Sciences or Related Field
3 years: Post Ph.D. experience in scientific software development with demonstrated proficiency working with compiled languages such as FORTRAN and C/C++, as well as in the MPI and OpenMP standards.
3 years: Post PhD experience in development of sparse-matrix and/or parallel-spectral algorithms for application in fluids solvers.
3 years: Post PhD experience in the application of computational fluid dynamics software (e.g., ASH, Rayleigh, Dedelus, Magic) to the study of stellar and planetary convection.
Demonstrated post-PhD record of published research on the solar dynamo and related topics, including convection, magnetohydrynamics, and atmospheric wave theory.
Special Requirements:
Work assignment is in Boulder, Colorado.
Job Locations: Boulder, Colorado
Salary Range: $71,531.00 - $119,246.00
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