Post Doctoral Research Associate

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Norwich; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research (CSTR) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in data analysis for magnetospheric and ionospheric studies. The successful candidate will work with datasets from Van Allen Probes, MMS, THEMIS, Cluster and ground-based instruments to study solar wind–magnetosphere–ionosphere coupling.

The appointment is for one year, with a possible renewal for up to two additional years based on performance and

Qualifications

• PhD in Space Physics or closely related field.
• Experience in magnetospheric/ionospheric physics.
• Experience with data analysis using programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Data analysis using Python and/or IDL.
• Present results at professional meetings.
• Publish results in peer-reviewed journals.
• Occasional domestic/international travel for instrument installation/service.

Skills

Data analysis

Python

IDL

Presentation

Travel

Education

PhD in Space Physics or related field

Tools

IDL software

Python libraries

Job description

Title

Post Doctoral Research Associate

Department

Asst/Assoc Professor

Reports To

Associate Professor

Position Summary

The Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research (CSTR) of the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in data analysis for magnetospheric and ionospheric studies. The candidate will make use of various data sets including, but not limited to, spacecraft data such as Van Allen Probes, MMS, THEMIS, and Cluster, and ground-based instruments such as magnetometers, auroral imagers, riometer, GPS and incoherent scatter radars to investigate solar wind-magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling processes and to assist the center's ongoing research as part of NSF ground instrument projects. The candidate will be expected to perform the duties of a post-doctoral fellow, including the publication of original research, submission of proposals, and the support of CSTR projects. Applicants should have obtained by the starting date a PhD in plasma physics, space physics, geophysics, or related field. The start date of the appointment is flexible, however, earlier dates are preferred. The appointment is for one year, with a possible renewal for up to two years based on successful applicant performance and funding availability. Benefits are competitive and salary will be commensurate with applicant experience. The candidate will work primarily with Dr. Hyomin Kim, Associate Professor of NJIT as well as the other CSTR faculty members. Questions may be directed to Dr. Hyomin Kim ([e-mail]). The Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research (CSTR), one of the leading academic centers for solar-terrestrial research. CSTR operates several state-of-the-art ground-based observing facilities, including the Big Bear Solar Observatory (BBSO), the Expanded Owens Valley Solar Array (EOVSA), the Second-generation Optimized Fabry-Pérot Doppler Imager (SOFDI) in Peru, and geospace instruments located at the U.S. Antarctic stations in McMurdo, Palmer, and the South Pole. For more information visit http://centers.njit.edu/cstr/.

Essential Functions

• Data analysis utilizing programming languages such as Python and/or IDL.
• Presentation of results at professional meetings.
• Presentation of result via peer-review journal papers.
• Occasional domestic/international travel for instrument installation/service.

Prerequisite Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Space Physics or related field.
• Background in magnetospheric/ionospheric physics.
• Experience in data analysis using programming languages.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electronics lab experiment and field work is highly desired.

Union

United Council of Academic @ NJIT (UCAN GSRE)

Range

Post Docs

Compensation

$63,480.00

Flsa

Exempt

Time Type

Full time

Pay Rate

Salary

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