The Group of Orbital Dynamics & Planetology invites applications for post-doc positions. There are 4 positions that will be funded by FAPESP (Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo). The candidates must have experience on Planetary Dynamics and/or Spacecraft Dynamics. The projects to be developed are the following:
– Spin-orbit coupling in solar system dynamics;
– Problems in orbital dynamics involving small bodies under gravitational close approaches;
– Dynamics of narrow planetary rings and small satellites;
– Attitude and orbit analysis for a mission to a triple asteroid system
The projects will be developed in one of the following institutions:
- I) São Paulo StateUniversity – UNESP in Guaratinguetá
- II) National Institute for Space Research – INPE in São José dos Campos
Applicants should send a statement of research interest and a curriculum vitae with a list of publications to:
Prof. Othon Winter (email: [email protected])