Research Scientist
California Institute Of Technology
Pasadena, CA · Posted October 15, 2026
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About the job
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 Research Scientist will work to constrain and characterize the effusive volcanic history from the Hesperian to the present in selected study areas adjacent to the Tharsis Montes. The successful candidate will also analyze SHARAD radar data of various Mars regions.
Essential Job Duties
Take the lead in the implementation of the super-resolution processing techniques tailored for the SHARAD dataset.
Perform detailed unit and subsurface mapping of lava flows by reprocessing SHARAD data using advanced algorithms.
Perform specialized processing to improve the identification of properties of Martian flows, constrain their volumes, and interpret volcanic history.
Spearhead data quality control efforts and be responsible for generating essential documentation for data and software archiving.
Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
Ph.D. in Radar and Remote Sensing.
5 years of experience in analyzing Mars sounder data.
Knowledge of processing and analyzing SHARAD data.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledgeable in the analysis of Mars radar/sounder data.
Experience using SHARAD data.
Required Documents
Resume