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Applicants may use the NMC online job application form for employment to apply for all positions, or mail or deliver resumes to NMC’s administrative offices at: Attn: Human Resources, 999 Central Ave., Los Alamos, NM 87544. Paper and online applications will be given the same consideration. If you have questions or require additional information, contact HR at hr@newmexicoconsortium.org. Read below for open Technical and Research Positions, Administrative Positions and Service Positions. The New Mexico Consortium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The New Mexico Consortium (NMC) is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Postdoctoral Researcher in algal biology. This is a full-time position with benefits (health, dental, life, disability and retirement plan), starting in the Fall of 2020. The position is located at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM.

The researcher will be responsible for tracking algal trait drift/evolution in the lab and field and supporting field experiments in open raceway ponds. The minimum qualifications for the position include:

• a Ph.D. in biology or other relevant discipline
• strong working knowledge of biology, ecology, and evolution
• experience conducting laboratory and/or field experiments with algae
• laboratory experience demonstrating an attention to detail and commitment to safe work practices
• the demonstrated ability to communicate (verbal and written) well in a professional scientific context
• the ability to work across both small and large teams
• commitment to achieving results in a complex social and organizational setting

To apply, please fill out an online application and upload a single PDF that includes a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. At this point, this position is not open to foreign nationals who do not have prior work authorization.

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The New Mexico Consortium has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher position in Computational Plasma Physics. The researcher will take a leading role on a project funded by DOE. The goal of the project is to model nonlinear Alfven wave experiments on Large Plasma Device (LAPD) at UCLA to better understand the fundamental physics of parametric instabilities in low-beta plasmas.  Results will be applicable to both laboratory and space plasmas; in space, parametric instabilities may play a key role in solar wind heating and the development of solar wind turbulence.

Two relevant papers can be found here:
https://arxiv.org/abs/1606.05055
https://arxiv.org/abs/1710.04149

Duties include developing and running a hybrid simulation code (kinetic ions and fluid electrons) with geometry, boundary conditions, and parameters applicable to LAPD. The researcher will also have the opportunity to travel to UCLA and interact with scientists from the LAPD team.

We are looking for a researcher at the post-doctoral level, with a Ph.D. in plasma physics or a related field. Experience with plasma simulation code development and high performance computing are required. Applicants should also demonstrate the potential to publish research results in peer-reviewed high-quality journals, good communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Experiences with nonlinear Alfven waves, hybrid simulation codes, and modeling of laboratory experiments are not required, but are considered advantages.

This is a one-year position with an annual salary starting from $60,000 and depending on experience. Full benefits include health, dental, life, disability, supplemental insurance, flexible spending account and retirement plan. A possible second year extension is contingent on performance and continued availability of funds. The appointment is expected to start on October 1st, 2020, although the exact start date is flexible. The application deadline is August 1st, 2020. The position is located at Los Alamos, New Mexico. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Xiangrong Fu (sfu@newmexicoconsortium.org) with any questions.

Please apply using our online application form or by mail to NMC, 4200 W. Jemez Road, #301, Los Alamos, NM 87544. Please include a resume, a cover letter, and a research statement. Please also arrange for 3 letters of recommendation and list referees’ name, institute and email in the application package.

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Posted 06/22/20

The New Mexico Consortium (www.newmexicoconsortium.org) has an immediate opening for a space weather / data science post-doctoral research associate for the award-winning 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. A secondary objective will be further research with citizen science observations, and in conjunction with non-professionals around the newly recognized STEVE phenomena (relevant references can be found at http://bit.ly/MacDonaldGoogleScholar). 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 a one year 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 January 5, 2020. Remote work may be considered for exceptional candidates. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Liz MacDonald (eliz.macdonald@gmail.com) with any questions.

From: Liz MacDonald (eliz.macdonald@gmail.com), Matthew Heavner (matt.heavner@gmail.com)

New Mexico Consortium is an independent nonprofit Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/Vet/Dis, E-verify employer. Please apply using our online application or by mail to NMC, 4200 W. Jemez Road, #301, Los Alamos, NM 87544. Include a resume, cover letter, code sample, and 3 recommendation letters. Aurorasaurus is an interdisciplinary innovative project funded by NSF and NASA and collaborates with educators and social scientists to improve public nowcasting of aurora with social media and volunteer contributions.

We also anticipate near-term openings for a project manager, software developer (part-time), and education/evaluation specialist (part-time). Inquiries about these positions are also welcome.

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Posted 11/8/19