PDRA in Solar Coronal Physics

Centre for Fusion, Space & Astrophysics, Physics Department, University of Warwick, UK

At the Centre for Fusion, Space & Astrophysics (University of Warwick, UK) we seek candidates for an opening of an STFC-funded postdoctoral vacancy to work on the theoretical and observational study of MHD waves and oscillations in the solar corona.… continue to the full article

We are currently advertising an STFC-funded postdoc position at Leeds,
starting on 1 November 2011 (or as soon as possible thereafter) and
finishing on 31 March 2013, to work on problems in Astrophysical MHD
turbulence, with David Hughes and Steve Tobias.… continue to the full article

Dear Colleagues,

The following 2012 Fellowship Programs are now accepting applications online:

CFA POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/postdoc/
Deadline: October 31, 2011

CLAY POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/clay/
Deadline: October 31, 2011

Information and instructions can be found at the links above.

Best regards,

Christine

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Christine Crowley, Coordinator
Fellowship Program
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
60 Garden Street, MS 67
Cambridge, MA 02138
Tel: 617-495-7103
Fax: 617-496-7589
Email: ccrowley@cfa.harvard.edu
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The Institute for Astrophysics at the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen invites application for a

Postdoctoral Position in Solar/Stellar Astrophysics.

This position may be filled as early as mid October 2011. The position is full time (39.8 hours per week) with an initial contract of three years (an extension is possible).… continue to the full article

Radiation Belt Modeller

Please quote ref no: BAS 46/11a
Closing date for applications: 08 Sep 2011

Main Description

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) seeks a research scientist to work on electron acceleration in the radiation belts of the Earth, Jupiter and Saturn.… continue to the full article

Research Associate (postdoctoral) to work in the MSSL Solar Physics Group

UCL’s Mullard Space Science Laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral scientist to undertake research in the area of solar physics, principally through analysis of Hinode and related datasets. MSSL is the UK’s largest university based space science research institution and is involved in many leading research missions (http://www.mssl.ucl.ac.uk).… continue to the full article

The Solar Group at the University of St Andrews have a position available for a postdoctoral research assistant, following the award of a Royal Society URF to Vasilis Archontis. Applicants with experience in global magnetic field modeling, magnetic reconnection, coronal seismology or coronal heating are particularly encouraged to apply but other solar physics research topics will also be considered.… continue to the full article

Research Assistant or Research Fellow in Solar System Plasma Turbulence
Department of Physics
Centre for Fusion, Space and Astrophysics

Research Assistant- £26,629 pa
Research Fellow- £27,428- £35,788 pa

Fixed Term Contract for 2 Years with possibility of extension from 9 January 2012

This STFC funded project centres on the understanding of turbulence in solar system plasmas such as the solar wind by means of mathematical modelling, large scale simulation, and analysis of in-situ spacecraft data.… continue to the full article

Research Associate in Comparative Planetary Magnetospheres
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Salary Grade 7 – £30,870 to £35,788 per annum
Fixed term contract until 31 March 2013

Ref: SEN00207
A research associate is required for an ongoing project studying planetary magnetospheres, in particular focusing on a comparative approach.… continue to the full article

The solar physics research group in the Department of Astronomy at NMSU has two openings for 2-year Postdoctoral Research Associate positions (in each case the 2nd year is contingent upon performance and funding). Applicants with a strong interest in using data from NSO and SDO, studies in connection with the Air Force Research Lab, or interest in research in any of the following areas, particularly cross cutting themes, are encouraged to apply:

Helioseismology

Physics of solar flares and CMEs

Coronal and chromospheric structure and heating, including coronal seismology

Automated solar feature recognition and tracking, including space weather prediction

Stellar seismology

Candidates are expected to have a PhD in solar physics or a closely related subject, or expect to obtain one shortly.… continue to the full article