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Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences

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University of California, Los Angeles
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Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles (EPSS/UCLA)
University of California Los Angeles



Requisition Number: JPF07894


Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles (EPSS/UCLA)

EPSS/UCLA seeks a Post-doctoral Research Scientist to support research in Earth's magnetotail dynamics and plasma injections. The focus of these studies will be to conduct observational and modeling studies of fields and particle dynamics in order to understand the physics of current sheets, plasma flows, and charged particle acceleration in the magnetotail. The core of the research is analysis of data from current missions, including THEMIS, ARTEMIS, and ELFIN. Candidates are expected to demonstrate experience in spacecraft data analysis. Knowledge of SPEDAS, IDL, and Python is desired.

The appointment is expected to start in March 2023, although exact start date is flexible. Work is to be carried out in collaboration with the Experimental Space Physics Group (http://esp.igpp.ucla.edu/) led by Prof. Vassilis Angelopoulos.

The initial appointment will be for a 12-month period, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. Salary will follow standards for postdoctoral scholars and will scale with the incumbents' experience. PhD in physics or related fields is required by the date of hire. Work is to be carried out in collaboration with Dr. Xin An, Dr. Andrei Runov, Dr. Anton Artemyev and Prof. Vassilis Angelopoulos.

To apply, candidates should provide (a) curriculum vitae, (b) cover letter, (c) statement of research (max 1 page), and d) 3 references (including names and contact information). EPSS/UCLA supports Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (https://ccle.ucla.edu/course/view/epss-diversity). All qualified applicants will receive full consideration for employment.

Applications will be accepted via the UC Recruit website at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF07894. Please apply by February 28, 2023 in order to ensure full consideration.

Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Andrei Runov (arunov@igpp.ucla.edu).


To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF07894


The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction
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