Scientific Researcher Job at Caltech, Pasadena, CA

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  • Caltech
  • Pasadena, CA

Job Description

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


The Eiler Group within the Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences (GPS) is searching for a temporary Research Staff to perform numerical modeling of intra- and intermolecular isotopic effects in organic compounds, including the application of computational and machine learning approaches to high-dimensional isotomics. The candidate will participate virtually in group meetings as appropriate and contribute to the writing of manuscripts for publication.


Essential Job Duties

  • Model isotopic fractionation in the C-H system relevant to surface-atmosphere interactions on Titan.
  • Develop computational and machine-learning approaches to investigate high-dimensionality isotopic properties in small organic molecules.
  • Lead the writing of manuscripts for publication in relevant peer-reviewed journals.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, Geochemistry, or a related field.
  • Independent research experience in the physical sciences.
  • Experience with isotopic box modeling, numerical simulations, and statistical analysis, machine learning algorithms.
  • Knowledge of organic chemistry, stable isotope geochemistry, linear algebra, and machine-learning algorithms.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Effective communication of scientific and technical results.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1 to 3 years of post-Ph.D. work experience.
  • Knowledge of intramolecular isotope geochemistry, mathematics through differential equations, and computational implementation.

Required Documents

  • Resume.
Caltech

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work experience placement,

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