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2023-2025 Internship - Dragonfly Student & Early Career Investigator Program: A Data Visualization Library for Dragonfly Science Operations

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

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Description

Dragonfly Student & Early Career Investigator Program:

Saturn’s moon Titan is the only moon in our solar system with a dense atmosphere, which supports an Earth-like hydrological cycle of methane clouds, rain, lakes and seas. Complex organic surface materials preserve, in a deep freeze, the types of organic chemicals that were present on Earth before life developed. Titan's icy crust floats atop an interior liquid water ocean. Dragonfly is a rotorcraft lander (an octocopter) that will explore a variety of locations on Titan. Launching in 2027 and reaching Titan in 2033, Dragonfly will journey farther than any robotic lander has ever traveled. With one hop on average every other Titan day (one Titan day equals 16 Earth days), the rotorcraft will travel from its initial landing site to areas over 100 kilometers away during the planned ~3.3-year mission.

 

Each student Investigator will work with one or more Dragonfly mission team members to conduct Titan research, help formulate Dragonfly mission science and operations plans, or assist in the development of instrumentation, hardware, or testing. A cohort of up to three (3) qualified graduate students from U.S. colleges and universities is selected annually for two-year terms to work with the Dragonfly team. Students dedicate 30% of their time (concentrated during summer and academic breaks) at APL and/or their Dragonfly mentor's home institution and will receive annual funding for travel to Dragonfly team meetings and to publish and present results at a scientific conference. A faculty mentor at each student’s home institution will be granted travel support to attend the annual Dragonfly Student & Early Career Investigator Program kickoff meeting.

 

Data Visualization Library

One responsibility of the Dragonfly Science Operations Center (SOC) is to develop data visualization tools so that the Science Operations team can view, interpret, and analyze science data transmitted back to Earth from the many science instruments on the Dragonfly lander. These tools will be most effective if they share a strong visual language that was created with an understanding of the varying needs, standards, and expectations across data and science types – meteorology, astrobiology, seismology, chemistry, and more.

 

Description: The Guest Investigator will develop a software library of modular components to be used in Dragonfly SOC tools. These components will then serve as building blocks for a science dashboard, picking visualizations from the library and combining them to create a unified display of the many Dragonfly science products.

 

As the Guest Investigator for this project, you may…  

  • Surveying and working with scientists to understand the types of data and visualizations that they desire, utilize, and have experience with
  • Crafting a “design language” for consistency of communication, usability, and accessibility (including disability accessibility) across SOC tools
  • Developing reusable web application components into a shared library
  • Constructing data visualizations for Dragonfly instruments out of the component library

Outcome:

By the end of the program, the student will have created a reusable repository of software that influences and enables the creation of Dragonfly SOC tools. Through a focus on design accessibility, this project will have a long- lasting and positive impact on the team members who use SOC tools.

 

Data Visualization Library Mentor: Jake Strang, The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)

PLEASE VISIT https://dragonfly.jhuapl.edu/Student-Opportunities/ FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.


Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for this job if you…

  • Are pursuing your Masters or PhD in Computer Science, or a related Science or Engineering field at a U.S. institution AND will continue doing so throughout the 2-year duration.
  • Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Demonstrable software experience
  • Experience in web front-end languages such as HTML, CSS, and Javascript
  • Visual design and/or data visualization experience are (desired)
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team
  • Have demonstrated ability to conduct independent research or development
  • Have excellent organizational and communication skills (written and oral)
  • Include as an attachment to your profile…
  1. A cover letter
  2. A Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  3. The name and contact information for the prospective faculty advisor at your home institution
  4. A 2-3 sentence statement from the prospective faculty advisor in which they agree to support the student, as a faculty mentor, for the 2-year duration of their participation, should they be selected to work on Dragonfly.
  • Have all requested documents uploaded to your profile no later than June 16, 2023.
  • To access APL’s facilities and networks, U.S. Citizenship status is required, subject to applicable laws
  • Can demonstrate that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To ensure the safety and well-being of the community, APL has established a policy requiring that all staff be vaccinated against COVID-19. All staff members must provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation by their start date

 An intent of this program is to broaden mission participation; thus, it is intended for students who are not affiliated with, and whose faculty and/or research advisors are not involved with, Dragonfly or other spacecraft missions. Students who do not have a background in planetary science, the geosciences, atmospheric science, or their associated subfields are encouraged to apply)

 

Why work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers.


About Us

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

 

APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.

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