Researcher (Space Physics Focus)

Interdot Solutions; Hermanus; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Interdot Solutions is assisting a public entity in Hermanus, Western Cape, by filling a Researcher (Space Physics Focus) role within the Space Science Programme. The appointee will undertake cutting-edge research in space science, supervise postgraduate students, and build a strong research track record while developing practical applications.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in Space Science/Space Physics/Applied Mathematics/Engineering, with 3–5 years of research experience, a peer‑reviewed

Qualifications

• PhD in Space Science/Space Physics/Applied Mathematics/Engineering
• 3–5 years' research experience
• Peer‑reviewed publications, preferably first‑author
• Experience delivering lectures and seminars
• Experience in research proposal writing
• Postgraduate student supervision
• Programming skills, with a preference for Python
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Skills that advance SANSA's operational space weather ambitions
• NRF rating would be an advantage

Responsibilities

• Undertake cutting edge research and development
• Build international and national partnerships
• Contribute to human capacity development and outreach
• Manage general administration related to the research programme

Job description

Our clientis a public entity.

To achieve this mandate, the Agency fosters research in space science and technology advances space engineering programmes and supports the creation of an environment conducive to industrial development in space technologies within the framework of national government policy.

Our clientthrives on its employees' creativity, competencies, expertise and ingenuity to succeed in a high-performing environment.

The following opportunity exists to be filled by an individual with the relevant skills, drive, competencies and qualifications.

Researcher (Space Physics Focus)

Location: Hermanus, Western Cape

Programme: Space Science

Contract Type: Permanent

Reporting to the Science Research and Applications Manager, the Researcher will undertake cutting edge research in a space science related field, train postgraduate students and build a research track record while contributing to growing knowledge and developing applications within.

The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:

• PhD – Space Science/Space Physics/Applied Mathematics/Engineering
• 3-5 years' experience in a research position
• Excellent research track record that demonstrates the ability to do independent research in Space Physics with a preference for solar physics and helio-physics.
• Peer-reviewed publications with a preference for first-author papers.
• Experience in delivering lectures and seminars.
• Experience in research proposal writing.
• Participation in science advancement activities and human capital development with a preference for postgraduate student supervision.
• Programming skills with a preference for Python.
• The ability to work independently and as part of the team.
• Preference will be given to skills sets and research fields that advance SANSA's operational space weather ambitions.
• An advantage is having established or potential research contacts in other African countries.
• NRF rating would be an advantage.

Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:

• Undertake cutting edge research and development
• International and national partnerships
• Human Capacity development and outreach
• General administration