Queen’s University Belfast
Post-doctoral position in Solar Physics
Start date: ASAP
Funding duration: 20 months
Closing deadline: 07/10/2024
The job is to undertake research in solar physics within the Astrophysics Research Centre of the School of Mathematics and Physics. In the role, the candidate will develop and employ computer algorithms for the analysis of oscillatory and wave signals manifesting in solar observations and/or simulations. With this in mind, they will carry out analyses, critical evaluations, and interpretations of the acquired observational datasets, before presenting regular progress reports on research to members of the research group and to relevant national and international conferences. The fellow will prepare, often in consultation with their supervisor, material for publication and publish the results in the refereed literature. The fellow will also help supervise (as necessary) and support postgraduate and undergraduate students working in this area.
About the person:
The applicant should either be awarded, or have submitted by the time of taking up the post, a PhD in Solar Physics or a closely-related discipline. The candidate should have specific, relevant research experience, including either (i) the development of magneto-hydrodynamic wave theory and/or the modelling of the solar atmosphere, (ii) the reduction, analysis, and interpretation of solar observations from satellite-borne or ground-based instruments, and/or (iii) the development of computer algorithms to detect/isolate/track/quantify small-scale oscillations in the solar atmosphere (photosphere, chromosphere, and/or corona). They should also have experience with computer coding environments, e.g., Python, IDL, and have produced a number of high-quality refereed publications in the research field, commensurate with their stage of career.
To be successful at the shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information, which is available on the QUB job portal:
Additional information:
Any questions related to the post can be directed to Prof. Dave Jess (d.jess@qub.ac.uk), who will be happy to advise.