Postdoc: 3D Solar Dynamo Modeling & HPC Simulations

Clarkson-University; Village of Potsdam (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkson University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to develop and validate a 3D global kinematic Babcock–Leighton solar dynamo model. You will implement high-order numerical methods, handle diffusion, and study multi-cycle evolution of magnetic fields.

The role involves coupling differential rotation, meridional flow, and active-region source terms, with GPU-accelerated computations and reproducible workflows in a collaborative Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering environment at

Qualifications

• PhD in engineering, physics, or related field.
• Experience with HPC and large-scale numerical simulations.
• Programming in C/C++, CUDA, Python, Fortran, MATLAB.

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 numerical methods and enforce solenoidal constraint.

Skills

Numerical methods

Scientific computing

C/C++

CUDA

Python

Fortran

MATLAB

Education

PhD in engineering/physics

Tools

CUDA

Python

Fortran

MATLAB

C/C++

Job description

Clarkson University seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate to develop and validate a 3D global kinematic Babcock–Leighton solar dynamo model. You will implement high-order numerical methods, handle diffusion, and study multi-cycle evolution of magnetic fields.

The role involves coupling differential rotation, meridional flow, and active-region source terms, with GPU-accelerated computations and reproducible workflows in a collaborative Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering environment at