The deadline is 5th August.

The Department of Physics at Aberystwyth University wishes to appoint a permanent Lecturer. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to all areas of the department’s activities, including research, teaching, external engagement and administration. The post-holder will have an excellent research record and will be expected to undertake independent research of high quality. The successful candidate will be highly organised, adaptable and an effective team member, with the ability and flexibility to prioritise a changing workload.

The department has an active Solar System Physics research group with expertise in data analysis and numerical modelling of the solar atmosphere, solar wind modelling, operational space weather, development of space instrumentation, gas giant aurorae, and lunar impacts.

To make an informal enquiry, please contact Professor Andrew Evans at dne@aber.ac.uk.

Appointments are normally made within 4 – 8 weeks of the closing date.

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The Centre for Fusion, Space and Astrophysics in the Physics Department of the University of Warwick is advertising a PDRA position in solar physics (application deadline 4 August 2023). The post is funded by STFC for 30 months with the possibility of a 6-month extension.

Informal enquires to Tony Arber (t.d.arber@warwick.ac.uk)

Details and a link to apply can be found on the University of Warwick’s Vacancies webpage:
https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?owner=5062452&ownertype=fair&jcode=1891493&vt_template=1457&adminview=1… continue to the full article

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The Department of mathematical science at Durham University is advertising a postdoc position for 3 years, supervised by Dr Christopher Prior. The project’s aim is to use novel topological spatiotemporal time series derived from magnetogram data to predict flaring activity. It is funded by the American Air Force. The method has shown significant promise in correctly identifying the twisted nature of emerging magnetic fields where other metrics struggle. This will be in collaboration with David MacTaggart at Glasgow University. The ideal candidate will join the group at Durham which has a number of permanent staff, PhD students, and postdocs, who work at the cutting edge of this field. The aim is to apply a variety of methods from spatiotemporal time series analysis and machine learning to a large data set of solar active regions across the solar cycle (using code developed in a precursor project), in order to develop a reliable set of diagnostics and a live predictive code. The successful applicant will have a PhD in applied mathematics/physics/computer science. The candidate should ideally have some experience of spatiotemporal time series analysis. A background in solar physics and the use of observational data (magnetograms in particular) would be desirable but is not essential. Similarly, some experience of using machine learning methods would also be desirable.

Follow this link for more details:

https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DAT196/postdoctoral-research-associate

Any interested candidates are encouraged to contact Christopher Prior by email: christopher.prior@durham.ac.uk.… continue to the full article

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We are advertising several postdoc positions at Queen Mary University of London to work in the Space & Astrophysical Plasmas group. The available postdoc positions cover spacecraft observations, numerical simulations, plasma theory, and laboratory experiments in areas of heliospheric physics, magnetospheric physics, fundamental plasma processes, and space weather. Further detail on the positions, along with application information is given below.

Comparing particle acceleration at bow shocks of Venus and Earth, and interplanetary shocks
Application deadline: 9th July 2023
Contact: Dr Heli Hietala (h.hietala@qmul.ac.uk)
Application link and more information: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies/items/8516.html
Description: One position is available to work with the project “Accelerating Charged Particles in Space – the Role of Transient Plasma Structures” funded by the Royal Society University Research Fellowship led by Dr Heli Hietala. The postdoc project involves primarily spacecraft data analysis, as well as related theory and/or simulation/models, to systematically compare various aspects of shock particle acceleration in different regions of space, with the goal using this fundamental understanding to improve space weather prediction. The key data comes from Solar Orbiter and Parker Solar Probe, as well as databases of Magnetospheric MultiScale and Venus Express. The project involves a high level of collaboration, both internationally and locally within the QMUL.

Role of plasma turbulence in heliophysics, space weather, and lab experiments
Application deadline: 9th July 2023
Contact: Dr Christopher Chen (christopher.chen@qmul.ac.uk)
Application link and more information: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies/items/7718.html
Description: Up to two positions are available to work in Dr Christopher Chen’s UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship (FLF) team on the research programme “Exploring New Regions of Space: Fundamentals and Impacts of Astrophysical Plasma Turbulence”. The research involves spacecraft data analysis, lab plasma experiments, theory & simulation, and space weather research, so applicants with expertise in any of these areas (and interest in getting involved in the others) are encouraged, although we are particularly interested in applicants with space weather or lab plasma expertise. The research aims are to understand turbulence as a fundamental process in space/lab/astrophysics, the role it plays in controlling the dynamics of these systems, and modeling its effects in space weather. This is a highly collaborative team effort, involving interlinking (and flexible) sub-projects, and multiple leading international project partners in different disciplines. The FLF programme also offers extensive dedicated career support for all team members.

Turbulence as a Controlling Agent in the Inner Heliosphere
Application deadline: 9th July 2023
Contact: Prof David Burgess (D.Burgess@qmul.ac.uk)
Application link and more information: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies/items/8056.html
Description: A postdoctoral researcher position is available to work on a project exploring the controlling role that turbulence plays in the inner heliosphere primarily using plasma simulations. The post is funded by STFC as part of a Consolidated Grant. The project will use plasma simulations to study how turbulence can control the key plasma processes of particle energization, shock dynamics, and turbulence-driven reconnection. The simulations will be motivated and tested against results from Parker Solar Probe (PSP), Solar Orbiter and Magnetospheric Multiscale MMS. The project will build on collaborations within the Space Plasma group and there will be opportunities for collaborations across the data/simulation boundary.… continue to the full article

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The Solar and Magnetospheric Theory Group at the University of St Andrews is advertising a PDRA position in solar and/or magnetospheric theory (application deadline 19 June 2023). The post is funded by STFC for 18 months.

Details and a link to apply can be found on the University of St Andrews Vacancies webpage:

https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/5546/0/392738/889/research-fellow-in-the-solar-and-magnetospheric-theory-group-ar2828do… continue to the full article

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University College London, Department of Space & Climate Physics, Mullard Space Science Laboratory, Dorking, RH5 6NT

The Solar Physics group is a highly experienced group within UCL’s Department of Space and Climate Physics of which the Mullard Space Science Laboratory (MSSL) is part) at the forefront of solar physics research in the UK. For over 5 decades we have played a leading role in international space missions and are currently the PI group for the EIS (EUV Imaging Spectrometer) instrument on Hinode, and Co-PI on the EUI (EUV Imager) instrument onboard Solar Orbiter. We have additional roles leading the development of the short wavelength camera for Solar C EUVST and complementary interests in the development activities for the European Solar Telescope (EST) and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). Our research activities focus on the evolution of the solar magnetic field, its role in driving solar activity, and the subsequent energy release and transport processes that underpin space weather. Our team includes three academics, two research associates and six PhD students.

About the role
We now have an opportunity for a new lecturer in Solar Physics to join our team. Applicants should have a strong background in solar physics (e.g., data analysis, modelling, simulations), and a desire to lead a research portfolio that complements the current activities of the group. An interest in supporting the development of new instrumentation for space missions is highly desirable, and the successful applicant will be expected to contribute actively to existing development projects as well as to lead new ones. The successful applicant will also be expected to contribute to the departmental teaching portfolio, including the supervision of research students and Masters’ level projects, and expected and encouraged to participate in wider group and departmental scientific activities. Space mission consortia are multi-national, and the Solar Physics group has strong international research collaborations so the post-holder will be expected to travel both in support of mission and instrument development and to present their work at relevant national and international conferences and workshops.

The salary range for this post is £46,414 to £54,841 per annum (including Fringe London Allowance of £2,100). From 1st August 2023 the Department will be entitled to full London Allowance.

About you
The successful candidate is expected to have expertise and experience in solar physics, including a demonstrable, active research profile at a national level and have the willingness and ability to work both independently but also collaboratively. The postholder will be required to supervise academic work by PhD and MSc students.

To apply and for further details and job description go to https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=10333&jobTitle=Lecturer%20in%20Solar%20Physics
Closing date: 30 June 2023… continue to the full article

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If you would like to apply for the STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowship to be hosted in the Centre for Geophysical and Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics (CGAFD) at the University of Exeter our internal sift of potential applicants is open with application deadline of 17th July 2023, 16:00.

The Ernest Rutherford Fellowship scheme is intended for early career researchers who do not have a permanent academic position. The aim of the scheme is to support future scientific leaders to establish a strong, independent research programme. Candidates interested in applying to be hosted by the CGAFD group should contact the selection panel Chair, Andrew Hillier (A.S.Hillier@exeter.ac.uk), who will provide you with the CV and pro-forma templates for the internal sift, or answer any informal questions.… continue to the full article

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The Solar and Magnetospheric Theory Group at the University of St Andrews is advertising a PDRA position in solar and/or magnetospheric theory (application deadline 19 June 2023). The post is funded by STFC for 18 months.

Details can be found on the University of St Andrews Vacancies webpage:

https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/5546/0/392738/889/research-fellow-in-the-solar-and-magnetospheric-theory-group-ar2828do

For informal enquiries email Thomas Neukirch (tn3@st-andrews.ac.uk).… continue to the full article

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The University of Dundee invites applications for a full-time permanent academic position in Mathematics. The position is offered at Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or Reader level, according to experience (approximately equivalent to the Assistant Professor to Associate Professor range). We encourage applications in established areas such as Magnetohydrodynamics, Mathematical Biology, or Numerical Analysis & Scientific Computing, or in the fields of Optimisation & Operational Research or Stochastic Processes & Probability, which we wish to grow.

For further details, see the job advert at: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DAB319/lecturer-senior-lecturer-reader-in-mathematics-tandr-uod567

You are welcome to contact Professor Ping Lin (Academic Lead, Mathematics, P.Lin@dundee.ac.uk) with informal enquiries.

Applications close on the 11th of June 2023.… continue to the full article

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Lecturer position in Solar Physics, University College London, Department of Space & Climate Physics, Mullard Space Science Laboratory, Dorking, RH5 6NT

The Solar Physics group is a highly experienced group within UCL’s Department of Space and Climate Physics of which the Mullard Space Science Laboratory (MSSL) is part) at the forefront of solar physics research in the UK. For over 5 decades we have played a leading role in international space missions and are currently the PI group for the EIS (EUV Imaging Spectrometer) instrument on Hinode, and Co-PI on the EUI (EUV Imager) instrument onboard Solar Orbiter. We have additional roles leading the development of the short wavelength camera for Solar C EUVST and complementary interests in the development activities for the European Solar Telescope (EST) and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). Our research activities focus on the evolution of the solar magnetic field, its role in driving solar activity, and the subsequent energy release and transport processes that underpin space weather. Our team includes three academics, two research associates and six PhD students.

About the role:
We now have an opportunity for a new lecturer in Solar Physics to join our team. Applicants should have a strong background in solar physics (e.g., data analysis, modelling, simulations), and a desire to lead a research portfolio that complements the current activities of the group. An interest in supporting the development of new instrumentation for space missions is highly desirable, and the successful applicant will be expected to contribute actively to existing development projects as well as to lead new ones. The successful applicant will also be expected to contribute to the departmental teaching portfolio, including the supervision of research students and Masters’ level projects, and expected and encouraged to participate in wider group and departmental scientific activities. Space mission consortia are multi-national, and the Solar Physics group has strong international research collaborations so the post-holder will be expected to travel both in support of mission and instrument development and to present their work at relevant national and international conferences and workshops.

The salary range for this post is £46,414 to £54,841 per annum (including Fringe London Allowance of £2,100). From 1st August 2023 the Department will be entitled to full London Allowance.

About you:
The successful candidate is expected to have expertise and experience in solar physics, including a demonstrable, active research profile at a national level and have the willingness and ability to work both independently but also collaboratively. The postholder will be required to supervise academic work by PhD and MSc students.

To apply and for further details and job description go to https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=10333&jobTitle=Lecturer%20in%20Solar%20Physics

Closing date: 30 June 2023… continue to the full article

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