Postdoc in Solar Flare Physics & Radio Imaging

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

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.