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Postdoctoral Research Associate

Employer
Rice University
Location
Houston, TX

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Position Type
Postdoc
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Position Information

Job Title Postdoctoral Research Associate Department Physics and Astronomy Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Requisition Number P19041 Open Date 12/12/2018 Close Date Benefits Eligible Yes Position Summary

Postdoctoral Positions in Magnetospheric Physics at Rice University

The magnetospheric modeling group at Rice University expects one or two postdoctoral openings to begin in early 2019 to work on fundamental physics of the inner magnetosphere and plasmasheet, the ring current and magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling. One position would be in model development. For this position, experience in magnetospheric model development, parallel programming and running large computer codes on supercomputers is highly desirable. The second position is in model-data comparisons. Proficiency in using computer models as is experience analyzing spacecraft and ground based-data is desirable. Candidates who have experience in both areas are also encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. in space physics is required for both positions. Initial appointment is anticipated for one year, with renewal likely for a second year, contingent on performance and availability of research funds.

Any questions can be sent by email to Dr. Frank Toffoletto (toffo@rice.edu) and Dr. Stanislav Sazykin (sazykin@rice.edu)

Information on the group’s research activities can be found at https://physics.rice.edu/space-plasma-physics.

Education Required PhD or other Doctoral Degree Major/Discipline

Space physics

Education Preferred Experience Required No experience required Type of Experience Experience Preferred

- Experience in magnetospheric model development, parallel programming and running large computer codes on supercomputers is highly desirable
- Proficiency in using computer models as is experience analyzing spacecraft and ground based-data is desirable

Skills Required

n/a

Skills Preferred Physical Demands

None

Working Conditions

This job will be conducted from an office environment.

Security Sensitive Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide 3 references in the application under the Professional References tab.

Any questions can be sent to Dr. Frank Toffoletto (toffo@rice.edu) and Dr. Stanislav Sazykin (sazykin@rice.edu).

Information on the group’s research activities can be found at https://physics.rice.edu/space-plasma-physics.

Quick Link for Posting http://jobs.rice.edu/postings/17822 Job Duties

Job Duty Name Description of Job Duty

- Works on fundamental physics of the inner magnetosphere and plasma sheet, the ring current and magnetosphere-ionospheric coupling

Percentage of Time 90 Job Duties

Job Duty Name Description of Job Duty

- Mentors/guides graduate students as needed

Percentage of Time 10 Applicant Documents Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Research Statement
Optional Documents
    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    1. * Do you have a PhD or other doctoral degree in space physics?
      • Yes
      • No

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