The Space and Atmospheric Physics Group are seeking a Research Assistant/Associate to perform, analyse and interpret high performance computer simulations related to the magnetosphere and radiation belts. The aim of the work is to model the behaviour of the radiation belts during extreme space weather events. The work will involve using a variety of computer simulation codes developed in the plasma physics group at Imperial College together with high performance computing services including Imperial’s CX1 system and the NERC ARCHER system. The work will be performed in the context of a new NERC-funded consortium led by the British Antarctic Survey (Rad-Sat) whose goal is to model the acceleration, transport and loss of radiation belt electrons to protect satellites from space weather. Working with Dr. Jonathan Eastwood and based in the space and atmospheric physics group, the post holder will work closely with Prof. Jerry Chittenden and the plasma physics group in the further development of the simulation codes. The post holder will also have the opportunity to support the Department’s teaching activities. It is expected that the post holder will use the position to develop their track record and research independence. Further information about the Space and Atmospheric Physics Group and the Plasma Physics Group can be found at www.imperial.ac.uk/spat and www.imperial.ac.uk/plasma-physics.
The position is a full-time fixed term appointment for 24 months. The application deadline is 20 June 2017. For further information about desired skills and experience, and to apply for the post go to: http://www.imperial.ac.uk/job-applicants/, click on job search and search for job reference NS2017087KL.