Research Scientist, Magnetometry Investigation Scientist for the NASA Psyche Mission

Cambridge, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Posting Description

RESEARCH SCIENTIST MAGNETOMETRY INVESTIGATION SCIENTIST FOR THE NASA PSYCHE MISSION Earth Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences to perform feasibility studies of detecting Psyches remanent magnetization from orbit including magnetosphere reconstruction dipole estimation spherical harmonic analyses and development of predictive tools for solar wind conditions; participate in data processing and the development of the ground data system for the Psyche Magnetometer; and join the Psyche science team under the direction of the Magnetometry Investigation Lead Professor Benjamin Weiss. The Psyche mission is NASAs Discovery mission to explore the largest metal-rich body in the solar system asteroid (16) Psyche:

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Ph.D. in space physics plasma physics planetary magnetism astrophysics or a related field with a background in numerical modeling and programming and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Please submit one document containing: cover letter curriculum vitae and names and contact information for three referees. Queries may be addressed to: Prof. Benjamin Weiss Department of Earth Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences Massachusetts Institute of Technology .

The position will have a duration of least one year with the possibility of extension for multiple years.

4/15/2026

Required Experience:

Posting DescriptionRESEARCH SCIENTIST MAGNETOMETRY INVESTIGATION SCIENTIST FOR THE NASA PSYCHE MISSION Earth Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences to perform feasibility studies of detecting Psyches remanent magnetization from orbit including magnetosphere reconstruction dipole estimation spherical har...