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Research Associate
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Posting Details
Posting Details
| Posting Number | S04719P |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Research Associate |
| Functional Title | Postdoctoral Researcher |
| Department | Space Sciences |
| Salary Range | Dependent on Qualifications |
| Pay Basis | Monthly |
| Position Status | Regular full-time |
| Location | Richardson |
| Position End Date (if temporary) | |
| Posting Open Date | 03/03/2023 |
| Posting Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Desired Start Date | 06/01/2023 |
| Job Summary | The Physics Department in the School of Natural Science and Mathematics at The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) is seeking to fill three postdoctoral researcher positions affiliated with UTD’s W. B. Hanson Center for Space Sciences. The successful candidate will support ongoing research in magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling, with the focus on plasma waves in Earth’s magnetotail region. The incumbent shall analyze particle and wave measurements from THEMIS spacecraft, and theoretically model electron precipitation driven by plasma waves in the magnetotail. |
| Minimum Education and Experience | Ph.D in a related field. |
| Preferred Education and Experience | It is highly preferrable that the candidate holds a Ph.D. in space physics or a closely related field. |
| Essential Duties and Responsibilities | * Construct a dataset of quasi-periodic emissions of electromagnetic whistler-mode waves from THEMIS observations; * Determine the main wave characteristics and estimate the electron resonant energies corresponding to wave-particle interactions; * Investigate correlations between whistler-mode wave intensities and plasma density fluctuations inferred from spacecraft potential measurements; * Analyze THEMIS plasma instrument (ESA) measurements and determine main characteristics of the electron population responsible for density fluctuations; * Compare theoretical estimates of electron precipitating fluxes at the resonant energies and characteristics of plasma density variations; * Prepare materials for conference/workshop presentations and journal publications. |
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| Additional Information | Work is to be carried out in collaboration with Dr. Xiao-Jia Zhang (please refer to https://profiles.utdallas.edu/index.php/xjzhang for additional information on the scope of research in Dr. Zhang’s group). Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Xiao-Jia Zhang (xjzhang@utdallas.edu). A remote option may be available with an approved UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement (RWA). A RWA must be initiated by the new employee within 14-days of the employment start date. This applies to even short-term arrangements. |
| Special Instructions Summary | Candidates must provide a (a) cover letter, (b) curriculum vitae, © statement of research (max 1 page), and (d) the names of three – five references including names and contact information. Applications will be evaluated starting April 17, 2023 and will continue until the positions are filled. The appointment is expected to commence in summer 2023. |
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