GPU-Accelerated 3D Solar Dynamo Modeling Research Associate

Clarkson University; Village of Potsdam (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY, invites applications for a six-month Postdoctoral Research Associate position focused on 3D solar dynamo modeling. The role involves developing and validating a Babcock-Leighton dynamo model, solving the magnetic-induction equation, and exploring multi-cycle solar dynamics using HPC resources.

The successful candidate will mentor students and contribute to collaborative research within the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field with strong numerical methods background.
• Experience in HPC and scientific programming is required.
• Knowledge of magnetohydrodynamics or solar dynamo theory is favored.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate a 3D global kinematic Babcock-Leighton solar dynamo model.
• Solve the magnetic-induction equation with 3D velocity fields.
• Implement high-order methods for magnetic-field evolution and diffusion.
• Coordinate with faculty and collaborators; document reproducible workflows.
• Mentor undergraduate/graduate researchers in computational solar physics.

Skills

Numerical methods

Scientific computing

High-performance computing

GPU computing

Dynamo modeling

Solar physics

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

C/C++

CUDA

Python

Fortran

MATLAB

Job description

Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY, invites applications for a six-month Postdoctoral Research Associate position focused on 3D solar dynamo modeling. The role involves developing and validating a Babcock-Leighton dynamo model, solving the magnetic-induction equation, and exploring multi-cycle solar dynamics using HPC resources.

The successful candidate will mentor students and contribute to collaborative research within the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department.