Postdoc in Space Weather Data Assimilation

University of Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Reading invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Assistant to join Prof. Mathew Owens’s NERC project on why space-weather forecasts have not improved.

You will work in the Space and Atmospheric Electricity Research Group, contributing to cutting-edge space weather data assimilation and numerical modelling. Applicants should have a PhD in physical sciences or related discipline, strong Python skills, and experience in solar/heliospheric physics.

Qualifications

• PhD in physical sciences or related discipline.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Python programming.
• General solar and heliospheric physics knowledge.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake independent research activities associated with the project objectives under the guidance of the Principal Investigator.
• Design, implement and evaluate methodologies for solar wind data assimilation and forecasting applications.
• Develop and maintain software tools and workflows required for project delivery.
• Develop simple physics-based models to aid interpretation of observations.
• Prepare research findings for publication in leading peer-reviewed journals.
• Present research outcomes at national and international conferences, workshops and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Python programming

Independent working

Teamwork

Communication skills

General solar physics

Education

PhD

Job description

The University of Reading invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Assistant to join Prof. Mathew Owens’s NERC project on why space-weather forecasts have not improved.

You will work in the Space and Atmospheric Electricity Research Group, contributing to cutting-edge space weather data assimilation and numerical modelling. Applicants should have a PhD in physical sciences or related discipline, strong Python skills, and experience in solar/heliospheric physics.