Post Doctoral Research Associate

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Nebraska; On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research (CSTR) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to carry out original research in solar flare physics.

The successful candidate will analyze solar data, engage in collaborations on joint observation–model studies of solar eruptions, contribute to EOVSA and OVRO-LWA operations, and participate in the development of next‑generation solar radio instrumentation.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing solar data and interpreting solar phenomena.
• Strong communication skills in written and spoken English.
• Programming experience in Python in Linux or macOS environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out original research on solar flare physics using radio observations from OVSA and OVRO-LWA and multi-wavelength data.
• Collaborate with multi-institution teams on observation–model studies of solar eruptions and energetic particles.
• Contribute to operations of EOVSA and OVRO-LWA and assist in developing next-generation solar radio instrumentation.

Skills

Solar data analysis

Excellent communication

Education

PhD in physics, astrophysics, space physics, or closely related field

Tools

Python (Linux/macOS)

Job description

Title

Post Doctoral Research Associate

Department

Department of Physics

Reports To

Chair

Position Summary

The Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research (CSTR) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to carry out original research in solar flare physics.

Essential Functions

• The successful candidate will utilize radio observations from the Owens Valley Solar Arrays, including the Expanded Owens Valley Solar Array (EOVSA) and the Long Wavelength Array at the Owens Valley Radio Observatory (OVRO-LWA), together with complementary multi-wavelength data from ground-based and spaceborne observatories, to investigate energy release and particle acceleration in solar eruptive events.
• The researcher will also have the opportunity to participate in multi-institutional collaborations on joint observation–model studies of solar eruptions and energetic particles, contribute to EOVSA and OVRO-LWA operations, and engage in the development of next-generation solar radio instrumentation

Prerequisite Qualifications

• Applicants are expected to hold a Ph.D. in physics, astrophysics, space physics, or a closely related field.
• The successful candidate should have experience in analyzing solar data, a solid understanding of basic solar physics, plasma physics, and radiative transfer, and working knowledge of Python in Linux and/or macOS environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with radio interferometry and synthesis imaging is desirable but not required.

Union

United Council of Academic @ NJIT (UCAN GSRE)

Range

Post Docs

Compensation

$62,232.00

NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, or other items.

FLSA

Exempt

Time Type

Full time

Pay Rate

Salary

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