Universities Space Research Association (USRA) Research Opportunity

Universities Space Research Association (USRA) Research Opportunity

Research Area(s):
Planetary Science

Description:
Planetary Geophysics Postdoctoral Fellowship: Lunar and Planetary Institute

The Universities Space Research Association's Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI),
in Houston Texas, invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in planetary geophysics.

The successful candidate will work with Dr. Walter Kiefer on a NASA-funded project studying
the nature of mantle convection on Mars and its effects on the thermal evolution and volcanic
history of the planet. The candidate will also have the opportunity to conduct research in
planetary geophysics of his or her own choosing.

The position requires a Ph.D. in Planetary Science or Geophysics with experience in computer
programming and numerical modeling methods, particularly finite elements. Experience with parallel
computing in a Linux environment will be an asset. The position will be offered for an initial
period of two years with a possible extension to a maximum of three years.

Applicants should send a letter of interest, a curriculum vita with a list of relevant publications,
a brief (maximum three pages) statement of research interests, and a list of three references to
resume@lpi.usra.edu. Review of candidates will begin on March 15, 2012, with a hiring decision as
soon as possible thereafter. Further information on current research and facilities at the LPI
can be found on our website www.lpi.usra.edu.

The Universities Space Research Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

USRA Point of Contact:
Lunar and Planetary Institute
Information - contact Human Resources 281-486-2150
resume@lpi.usra.edu