****************************************************************************** dorismail 09-Feb-2009 17:07:38 Message No 0577 ****************************************************************************** Author: Richard Gross Subject: Postdoctoral Research Position Available at JPL Author: Richard Gross Subject: No 0577 : Postdoctoral Research Position Available at JPL The California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Postdoctoral Scholars Program at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in JPL’s Geodynamics and Space Geodesy Group. The research will involve developing techniques to improve the terrestrial reference frame including frames determined solely from GPS observations as well as those determined from a combination of GPS, SLR, VLBI, and DORIS observations. Dr. Richard Gross, Supervisor in JPL’s Tracking Systems and Applications Section, will serve as JPL postdoctoral advisor to the selected candidate. The appointee will be guided by the JPL advisor to ensure that the research work will result in publications in the open literature. Candidates should have a recent Ph.D. in Geodesy, Geophysics, or a related field with a strong background in GPS data processing. Experience in reference frame determination is highly desirable. The appointment is contingent upon evidence of completion of a Ph.D. The annual starting salary for a recent Ph.D. is US$52,000 and can vary somewhat according to the applicant’s qualifications. Postdoctoral scholars positions are awarded for a one-year period. Appointments may be renewed in one-year increments for a maximum addition of two years. Please send a letter describing your research interests, a curriculum vitae, and a list of three references (with telephone numbers and postal and e-mail addresses) to: Dr. Richard Gross Jet Propulsion Laboratory Mail Stop 238-600 4800 Oak Grove Dr. Pasadena, CA 91109-8099, USA Tel: +1-818-354-4010 E-mail: Richard.Gross@jpl.nasa.gov Caltech and JPL are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers. Women, minorities, veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. Please do not reply directly to this message, but send comments and suggestions to IDS.central.bureau@cls.fr