Postdoctoral Fellow at the Institute for Astronomy (Pukalani, Maui, Hawai‘i) – Coronal Magnetic Field Modeling and DKIST Observations - ID# 222138

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Publish Date: 
Saturday, February 26, 2022
Archive Date: 
Saturday, March 26, 2022
Job Summary
Job Category: 
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution Classification/Type: 
Government Agency
Institution/Company: 
Institute for Astronomy
City: 
Pukalani
State/Province: 
Hawai'i
Country: 
United States of America
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Postdoctoral Fellow at the Institute for Astronomy (Pukalani, Maui, Hawai‘i) – Coronal Magnetic Field Modeling and DKIST Observations - ID# 222138

The Institute for Astronomy (IfA) at the University of Hawaiʻi (UH) invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position in solar physics, with a focus on coronal magnetic field modeling and/or observations from NSF’s Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST).

The postdoctoral fellow is a non-regular, full-time, limited term (up to two (2) years in duration with possibility of extension for an additional year), RCUH non-civil service position. The position is located at the IfA Advanced Technology Research Center in Pukalani, Maui, Hawai‘i.

The successful candidate will work with Dr. Xudong Sun and collaborators. The candidate is expected to perform numerical modeling of the coronal magnetic field, and/or developing methods to interpret observations from DKIST. For more information, please contact Dr. Xudong Sun ([email protected]). Please apply directly on the RCUH website to be considered for the position.

Requirements: PhD from an accredited college or university in Physics, Astronomy, or related field (PhD candidates may apply but must submit evidence of PhD completion upon hire). One to three (1-3) years of research experience in solar physics or related field, with at least one (1) first-authored, peer-reviewed article in accredited scientific journals. Proficiency in scientific programming with Python. Demonstrated ability to analyze solar spectropolarimetry data. Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and collaborate with colleagues.

Applicants should submit the following documents online: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) Three recommendation letters, 4) Copy of Degree(s)/Transcript(s)/Certificate(s), 5) List of Publications, 6) Statement of Research Interests. Eff 01/31/22, RCUH implementing and all RCUH recruitments must be in compliance w/ COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy. All RCUH employees & positions subj to this policy. All post-job offer/new hires req to show proof of full vaccination during onboarding process. Please view ad from RCUH website for more info.

Application deadline is March 31, 2022, or until filled. Applications received after this deadline may be considered only if the position is not filled or up to the date a selection has been approved by the RCUH (whichever comes first).

Application Deadline: 
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Current Status of Position: 
Accepting Applicants
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Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i (RCUH)