Title:
Postdoctoral Associate

Department:
Ctr for Solar-Terrestrial Research

Reports To:
Assistant Professor, Physics

Position Type:
Staff

Position Summary:
The Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research (CSTR) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for up to five postdoctoral associate positions in solar-terrestrial physics. Applicants should have experience in magnetosphere, ionosphere, and/or aeronomy applied research. Experience in field-work or instrumentation is considered an asset.

The successful candidate(s) will work with spacecraft data and data collected by ground-based instruments such as radars, magnetometers, auroral imagers, and/or GNSS receivers, to investigate the near-Earth solar-terrestrial plasma environment. The successful applicant will also be expected to perform the typical duties of a Postdoctoral Associate, including the conception, composition, and publication of original research, attending professional conferences and workshops (which includes domestic and international travel), field instrument deployment/maintenance as needed, submitting proposals, and supporting other CSTR projects.

By their start date, successful candidate(s) should have obtained a Ph.D. in space physics, plasma physics, geophysics, upper atmospheric science/meteorology, or related fields. The appointment start date is flexible, however, earlier dates are preferred. The appointment is for two years, with a possible renewal based on performance and funding resources. Benefits are competitive and salary will be commensurate with experience. The successful applicant will work primarily with Profs. Lindsay Goodwin, Hyomin Kim, and/or Gareth Perry. Applicants need to submit a curriculum vitae-including a list of publications, a brief statement of research interests, and the contact information of three professional references. Questions should be directed to Prof. Gareth Perry.

CSTR is an international leader in ground- and space-based solar and terrestrial physics, with interest in understanding the effects of the Sun on the geospace environment. CSTR operates the Big Bear Solar Observatory (BBSO) and Owens Valley Solar Array (OVSA) in California, the Jeffer Observatory at Jenny Jump State Forest in New Jersey, and also manages a large number of instruments at South Pole, McMurdo, Palmer Stations in the Antarctic, optical instrumentation across South America, and various systems across the globe. Such instrumentation and data resources enable scientific studies spanning from the Sun's surface, into the Sun's extended atmosphere, and onwards into the Earth's atmosphere. For more information visit http://centers.njit.edu/cstr/.

Located in University Heights, Newark, New Jersey, NJIT is an R1 Research University (Carnegie Classification), the #1 public university in New Jersey (The New York Times College Ranking Tool), and a Minority-Serving Institution (MSI). To build a diverse workforce, NJIT encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. NJIT is an EEO employer.

Essential Functions:
- Data analysis utilizing programming languages such as IDL, Python, and/or MATLAB.
- Presentation of results at professional meetings.
- Presentation of results via peer-review journal papers.
- Occasional domestic/international travel.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Space Physics or related field. Background in magnetospheric/ionospheric physics. Experience in data analysis using programming languages.
- At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in spacecraft and/or ground instrument data analysis and interpretation is highly desired. Experience in field-work or instrumentation is considered an asset.

Bargaining Unit:
AFT-UCAN

FLSA:
Exempt
Full-Time