Job Reference Number: UOS014960
Job Title: Post-Doctoral Reseach Associate
Salary: Grade 7 (GBP 30,175-38,183 pa)
Closing Date: 3rd January 2017
The Solar Physics and Space Plasma Research Centre (SP2RC) within the School of Mathematics & Statistics, U. of Sheffield is looking to appoint two Postdoctoral Research Associates to undertake cutting-edge research into solar atmosphere physics with Professor R. Erdélyi (Principal Investigator) and other members of SP2RC. The work of this Centre is at the forefront of addressing theoretical and observational issues in solar physics. The theoretical research, that includes analytical and computational MHD modelling, is also complemented with a strong and increasing involvement in ground- and space-based observational programmes.
In particular, you will emphasise leadership of research in either (i) Project 1 on transversal solar MHD waves and oscillations, solar magneto-seismology in small-scale dynamic, i.e. time-dependent, magnetic channels coupling the photosphere to corona; or (ii) Project 2 on MHD wave forward modelling in localised atmospheric waveguides and jets. Key elements of both research projects will also address solar atmospheric heating by MHD waves in dynamic plasmas.
Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent in solar physics or a related discipline (or have equivalent experience) and strong research interests in the broad area of solar physics and/or solar MHD physics. This post is funded by the STFC Consolidated Grant scheme and is tenable immediately until 31st March 2018.
For informal enquiries applicants may contact Prof Robertus Erdelyi (email: robertus [at] sheffield.ac.uk or tel.: +44-114-222383).
Applications must be submitted via the online application system at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs using Job Reference Number: UOS014960 and should include a CV (with publication list), a brief research statement, and contact details for up to 3 referees.