Applications are invited for a three-year postdoctoral research position in the area of Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD). The position is available to work on a project within an STFC consolidated grant to study the behaviour of complex magnetic fields in the solar corona. Topics will include studying the topology of coronal magnetic fields and determining the effect of reconnection on the dynamics of these fields.

The successful candidates will join a dynamic MHD group at Dundee that consists of three permanent members of staff (Prof G. Hornig, Drs D. Pontin and A. Russell), a postdoctoral fellow, Dr S. Candelaresi, and three PhD students. The projects are funded as part of a Consortium that also includes Dr A. Yeates at the University of Durham. Further details about our group in Dundee can be found here:
http://www.maths.dundee.ac.uk/mhd/

The ideal candidate will have a good knowledge of MHD and will have extensive experience in either one or both of the following: (i) computational MHD/hydrodynamics and code development, (ii) mathematical modelling of plasmas or fluids. Experience in solar physics observations would also be beneficial. Applicants must hold a PhD in solar physics, plasma physics or applied mathematics by the start of the project.

The position is available for three years, from July 1st 2016. The starting salary will be on Grade 7 of the UK Universities’ pay scale, around GBP 30-35K, depending on experience.

For further details, or to make an application, please go to http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AUE807/postdoctoral-research-assistant-school-of-science-and-engineering/.

Informal enquiries can be direct to Dr David Pontin d.i.pontin@dundee.ac.uk

Closing date: 5th June 2016

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AUE807/postdoctoral-research-assistant-school-of-science-and-engineering/