Postdoctoral Space Physics Data Analyst

New Jersey Institute of Technology; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Institute of Technology invites applications for a Post Doctoral Research Associate in data analysis for magnetospheric and ionospheric studies. The role uses data from Van Allen Probes, MMS, THEMIS, Cluster and ground-based instruments to explore solar wind–magnetosphere–ionosphere coupling and support CSTR projects.

The appointment is for one year with potential renewal up to two years; PhD in space physics or related field is required.

Qualifications

• PhD in Space Physics, Geophysics, or related field.
• Background in magnetospheric/ionospheric physics.
• Experience in data analysis using programming languages (Python/IDL).

Responsibilities

• Perform data analysis for magnetospheric and ionospheric studies using space- and ground-based datasets.
• Prepare results for publication and presentations at professional meetings.
• Support NSF ground instrument projects and CSTR facilities.
• Potential domestic/international travel for instrument installation/service.

Skills

Data analysis

Magnetospheric physics

Ionospheric physics

Education

PhD in Space Physics or related field

Tools

Python

IDL

Job description

New Jersey Institute of Technology invites applications for a Post Doctoral Research Associate in data analysis for magnetospheric and ionospheric studies. The role uses data from Van Allen Probes, MMS, THEMIS, Cluster and ground-based instruments to explore solar wind–magnetosphere–ionosphere coupling and support CSTR projects.

The appointment is for one year with potential renewal up to two years; PhD in space physics or related field is required.