Post Doctoral Research Associate

Title

Post Doctoral Research Associate

Ctr for Solar-Terrestrial Research

Assistant Professor

Staff

The Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research (CSTR) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) invites applications for an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to carry out original research in solar flare physics.

• Utilize radio observations from the Owens Valley Solar Arrays, including the Expanded Owens Valley Solar Array (EOVSA) and the Long Wavelength Array at the Owens Valley Radio Observatory (OVRO-LWA), together with complementary multi-wavelength data from ground-based and spaceborne observatories to investigate energy release and particle acceleration in solar eruptive events.
• Participate in multi-institutional collaborations on joint observation–model studies of solar eruptions and energetic particles, contribute to EOVSA and OVRO-LWA operations, and engage in the development of next-generation solar radio instrumentation.

• Hold a Ph.D. in physics, astrophysics, space physics, or a closely related field.
• Have experience in analyzing solar data, a solid understanding of basic solar physics, plasma physics, and radiative transfer, and working knowledge of Python in Linux and/or macOS environments.
• 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.

• Experience with radio interferometry and synthesis imaging is desirable but not required.

AFT-UCAN

In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated starting annual salary for this position is $62,232.00 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Exempt

Full-Time

• Applications should include a cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae with a publication list, a brief research statement (1–2 pages), and the names and contact information of three references.
• Questions about the position may be directed to Sijie Yu  .