Research Support-Assistant

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Posted: 13-Apr-24

Location: Pasadena, California

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty
Physical Sciences

Internal Number: 5175484

Research Support-Assistant
Caltech
Job Category: Occasional
Exempt Overtime Eligible: Overtime Eligible
Benefits Eligible: Non-Benefit Based
Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.
Job Summary
Sulfuric acid and polysulfurs form in the Venus atmosphere primarily from chemistry derived from the photodissociation of SO2. The research assistant will use a diurnal model of KINETICS to investigate day-night differences in the Venus atmospheric chemistry, and will compare to observations and mission measurements. Similar S-chemistry may have occurred at early Mars too and the research assistant may also extend this model to Mars to explain Mars Science Laboratory measurements of SO2 and H2S deposits in the Martian soils today.
Essential Job Duties

• Prepare input files such as photolysis rates coefficients and kinetic rates coefficients
• Run the KINETICS code for Venus and later for Mars
• Plot results from model runs
• Compare results to observations
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Python
• Basic Chemistry

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous research experience with planetary atmosphere and chemical kinetics

Required Documents

• Resume

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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