from Neal Hurlburt

The Lockheed Martin Solar and Astrophysics Laboratory (LMSAL) has an immediate opening for a Research Scientist to support and perform data analysis of existing science missions. These missions at LMSAL include the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO/AIA and HMI) and the Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS). LMSAL is a department of the Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center (ATC) in Palo Alto, CA. The candidate’s duties include support for mission operations including science planning and analysis and monitoring of calibration data/quality (for EUV/UV imaging and spectroscopy), and solar physics research. The candidate is also encouraged to seek external funding in order to pursue research.

Applicants are expected to possess a PhD in heliophysics, astrophysics or similar scientific disciplines. Applicants for this position must possess excellent scientific skills with experience in EUV/UV imaging or spectroscopy, and experience with scripting languages including IDL (Interactive Data Language) or Python. Applicants should possess strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. U.S. citizenship or permanent residence status is required. See job #330242BR at search.lockheedmartinjobs.com for more details.