JOB OPENING: Post-doctoral Research Associate at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center with the New Mexico Consortium 

The New Mexico Consortium (www.newmexicoconsortium.org) has an immediate opening for a space weather post-doctoral research associate for the new Aurorasaurus citizen science project (www.aurorasaurus.org). Duties will include analysis of space weather data (specifically related to the prediction of aurora during storm and substorm times), and associated crowdsourced observations of aurora. The post-doc's primary objective will be to develop a nowcast model of the aurora that incorporates human observations. Robust programming experience, initiative, and a strong history of publications are required. Experience and enthusiasm with mobile technologies, social media and web design are appreciated. A Ph.D. is preferred but exceptional candidates at other levels will be considered.

 This is a one year full-time project with an option for extension contingent on performance. Applications will be reviewed as soon as received and the position will be open until filled. The position is located at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD, beginning around Nov 1. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Liz MacDonald (eliz.macdonald@gmail.com) with any questions. New Mexico Consortium is an independent nonprofit EOE employer. Please apply online at www.newmexicoconsortium.org/about/application and include a resume, cover letter, code sample, and 3 recommendation letters. Aurorasaurus is an interdisciplinary innovative project funded by NSF and collaborates with educators and social scientists to improve public nowcasting of aurora in this, the first solar maximum with social media.