Postdoctoral Position (f/m) in Space Plasma Physics : Vienna, Austria 

The Space Research Institute (IWF) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences invites applications for a postdoctoral research staff position in the area of space plasma physics focusing on the physical interpretation of the in-situ plasma measurements obtained from magnetospheric missions, Cluster, THEMIS, and MMS. In particular, the successful candidate will play an active role in the MMS mission science activities at IWF. For the MMS mission IWF has taken the lead for the spacecraft potential control (ASPOC) and the digital flux gate magnetometer (DFG), and participates in the electron beam instrument (EDI).

Description

The applicant must hold a PhD in physics, geophysics, astrophysics, or a related field. Experience in analysis of spacecraft plasma and field data is a prerequisite. The appointment begins earliest at July 1, 2015 and will be for three years. Salary will be Grade IV/2 (40 hours a week) according to the scale of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, which is 39,688 Euro per year or higher. Review of applications will begin May 15, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications include 1) a curriculum vitae, 2) a list of publications, 3) a statement of the applicant's past and current research experience (up to 2 pages), 4) certificates for full academic record, and 5) up to three letters of recommendation. Applications should be sent via email in PDF format to the address below.