The National Solar Observatory (NSO) has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate who will work on diagnosing and correcting discrepancies in SOLIS Vector Spectro-Magnetograph (VSM) and GONG observations. The Research Associate will derive end-to-end simulations of SOLIS/VSM and GONG magnetograms by developing magnetograph observing models based on existing MHD simulation data and applying data pipelines. The appointment is for one year, extendable to four years dependent on funding.

Applicants should have a PhD degree in astrophysics, physics, or a closely related field; experience using Unix, IDL, or similar operating systems and data-handling programs; and experience in analyzing data from ground-based/spaceborne (e.g., Hinode, Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO)) instruments. Knowledge of spectro-polarimetry is desirable.

Full details of the position and how to apply are available at rn11.ultipro.com/spa1004B/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*47EE0680722E9251

For more information please contact Gordon Petrie at gpetrie@nso.edu.