LunaSCOPE Jobs

Undergraduate Internships: Study Craters on the Moon

LunaSCOPE Co-Investigator Ingrid Daubar seeks motivated undergraduate students to assist in cataloging and mapping new impacts on the surface of the Moon. Researchers will study impact crater morphology and map impact ejecta in high-resolution planetary images returned from spacecraft orbiting the Moon. Paid internship for summer 2024. ~20 hours/week (flexible), with the option to continue involvement during the school year at a lower level. Fully remote or partially on site.

Using images from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera, researchers will find new craters on the Moon to:

• Estimate the size of the new craters
• Analyze crater morphology
• Analyze crater ejecta
• Define subsurface composition

Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating a database of new craters on the Moon
• Manually curate the dataset of planetary images and map selected features
• Contribute to peer-reviewed publications
• Participate in weekly group meetings

Qualifications:

• highly motivated, detail-oriented student who would be willing to work independently and with project team members
• No previous experience is required. Training will be provided
• Preference for demonstrated interest in planetary and/or geological science

Brown students can apply using Workday. Outside Brown, email Ingrid Daubar (ingrid_daubar [at] Brown [dot] edu) for application information.