CU Online ยท 13 hours ago
Lunar Science Data Analyst
Boulder, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $70K/yrCU Online is seeking a Lunar Science Data Analyst to support space science missions, specifically the Lunar-VISE mission. The role involves developing, validating, and applying data processing methodologies while collaborating with mission scientists and engineers to ensure the integrity of data products.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Analyze ground calibration and performance data for the LV-CIRiS instrument
Evaluate instrument behavior and performance using laboratory and test datasets
Support validation activities using models of infrared emission spectra of analog samples
Develop, implement, and test algorithms for image calibration and derived data products
Validate calibration procedures using test data and modeled spectra
Document calibration methodologies, assumptions, and results
Participate in weekly meetings with the Lunar-VISE mission team and LASP Data Systems
Coordinate with scientists, engineers, and data systems staff to ensure pipeline readiness and data usability
Contribute to mission deliverables related to calibration and data processing
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
PhD in planetary science or a closely related field
Experience with scientific data analysis and algorithm development
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary mission team
Experience with thermal infrared imaging and spectroscopy for lunar science
Radiometric calibration procedures
Programming in Python or similar languages
Preferred
Experience with LV-CIRiS (or L-CIRiS) calibration and ground test data
Familiarity with infrared spectroscopy, radiometric calibration, or planetary remote sensing
Experience validating data products using modeled or laboratory reference spectra
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Retirement plans
Generous paid time off
Tuition assistance for you and your dependents
ECO Pass for local transit
Company
CU Online
CU Online offers the same world-class undergraduate, graduate, doctorate, and certificate programs online as available on-campus at CU Boulder, CU Colorado Springs, CU Denver, and CU Anschutz Medical Campus.
Founded in 1996
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase