Algorithms, Analysis Skills, Astrophysics, Conferences, Data Analysis, Data Management, Documentation, Image Processing, Publications, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Research Skills, Sports Officiating
Who We Are:
Perform image processing, including translational tomography, on image data acquired from near Earth and within the solar corona; assist with pipeline design and documentation of complex algorithmic data flow in the ground system for a heliospheric imaging mission.
Objectives of this Role:
- Advance scientific knowledge of the solar corona and its transition to the solar wind, via imaging and tomographic analysis of data from operating NASA missions.
- Publish and present original science results from the PUNCH and Parker Solar Probe missions, particularly related to coronal and solar wind 3-D structure.
- Work both autonomously and under supervision from the existing mission teams.
- Understand the existing data pipeline for the PUNCH; assist in dissemination of PUNCH analysis techniques to the science community.
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:
- Mission data analysis and routine viewing of new data downlinked from PSP and PUNCH.
- Assist in documentation of the existing PUNCH data pipeline, in the form of updated flowcharts and narrative description in (non-ITAR) mission documents, suitable for dissemination to the scientific community.
- Perform self-directed scientific data analysis from PSP and PUNCH, with collaboration and guidance from direct supervisor.
- Publish results in refereed journals and disseminate them at relevant conferences.
Requirements:
- Requires a PhD in Heliophysics, Astrophysics, or related degree field.
- 0 years: Proficient at Python/SciPy analysis.
- Demonstrated familiarity, via existing publication track record, with coronal imaging and tomographic analysis.
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Southwest Research Institute