Assistant Researcher

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences at UCLA seeks an Assistant Researcher to advance studies in solar wind and the Earth’s magnetosphere. The appointee will work with Prof.

Vassilis Angelopoulos’ Experimental Space Physics Group and use theoretical, observational, modeling, or experimental methods. Applicants should have a PhD in space physics or related fields and demonstrate breadth, independence, and strong publication records.

Qualifications

• PhD in space physics or related field.
• Demonstrated breadth and independence in research with publications.
• Experience applying ML/AI to space physics or related datasets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct theoretical, observational, modeling or experimental research on solar wind and Earth's magnetosphere.
• Publish findings and present at conferences; collaborate with the Experimental Space Physics Group.
• Utilize ML/AI and analysis tools to advance current mission science (PSP, TRACERS, THEMIS, ARTEMIS, etc.).

Skills

ML/AI experience

Independent researcher

Collaborative research

Education

PhD in space physics or related field

Tools

SPEDAS

IDL

Python

Job description

The Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles, seeks applicants for an Assistant Researcher. The candidate must hold a Ph.D. in space physics or related fields.

The successful candidate will conduct research using the following: theoretical, observational, modeling, or experimental research on dynamics of solar wind and Earth’s magnetosphere. Demonstrated use of ML/AI and analysis tools such as SPEDAS, IDL, Python is desirable. The core of the research is on topics addressed with current missions, including PSP, TRACERS, THEMIS, ARTEMIS, low-altitude and geosynchronous missions, and ground-based observatories. Candidates are expected to demonstrate (through published works) experience, breadth, and independence.

Work is to be carried out in collaboration with the Experimental Space Physics Group led by Prof. Vassilis Angelopoulos.

Candidates must provide a (a) curriculum vitae, (b) cover letter, (c) statement of research (max 2 pages), (d) UCLA Mission Statement, and the (e) names of three references including names and contact information.

Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Vassilis Angelopoulos ([e-mail]).

Ph.D. in space physics or related fields.