"Research Associate in Radio Investigations for Space Environment Research (RISER)"

Vacancy ID:

10449

Location:

Leicester

Department:

Physics and Astronomy

Vacancy terms:

Full time, fixed term contract until 31 August 2028

Salary details:

Grade 7 - £38,205 per annum pro rata, due to funding restrictions

Hours per week:

37.5

Advert closes midnight on:

20 Aug 2024

About the role

 In this role you will work within the Planetary Science Group studying the solar-terrestrial interaction, specifically solar wind-magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling, using a wide range of space-based and ground-based observatories. The role is funded for 4 years by the RISER (Radio Investigations for Space Environment Research) NERC Large Grant. The aim or RISER is to determine how Interplanetary Scintillation (IPS) observations of density and velocity structures in the inner heliosphere, from LOFAR and other radio telescopes, can be used to provide advance warning of the arrival of hazardous space weather conditions at Earth. You will work collaboratively and independently as part of the research team to achieve defined milestones, and produce high quality research as part of your role.

About you

With a PhD (or close to completion), in a research area relevant to space plasma physics or planetary science. You will be able to evidence research experience and skills in a relevant subject, alongside knowledge of Solar-Terrestrial physics at an international research level.

We are looking for someone with strong programming skills in Python, IDL, FORTRAN, or other similar language. You will show a record of productive research and can demonstrate the ability to produce published research papers.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and can be made to Prof Steve Milan on steve.milan@le.ac.uk.

Interviews are anticipated to take place during early September 2024.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

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We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.