CEDAR email: Postdoctoral Research Fellow in space physics/atmospheric sciences at the Birkeland Centre for Space Science (BCSS)

[Hilde Nesse Tyssøy]

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in space physics/atmospheric sciences at 
the Birkeland Centre for Space Science (BCSS)

There is a vacancy for a postdoctoral research fellow position at the 
Department of Physics and Technology in space physics/atmospheric 
sciences. The position is for a fixed-term period of 4 years and is 
associated with the Birkeland Centre for Space Science (BCSS).

The post doctoral research fellow will be part of a group in BCSS that 
explores how energetic particle precipitation can affect the chemistry 
and dynamics of the upper atmosphere in the polar region. Energetic 
electrons and protons, trapped in the Earth’s magnetic field, can 
collide with gases in our atmosphere. The collisions initiate a number 
of chemical reactions leading to the production of NOx and HOx gasses, 
which in turn can reduce the ozone concentration. Ozone is important in 
the energy budget of the atmosphere at these altitudes. Hence changing 
the concentration of ozone in the upper stratosphere might also impact 
temperature and winds. If, how, and to what extent these changes impose 
further impact deeper into the atmosphere remain uncertain.

The applicant must hold a PhD- degree in space physics/atmospheric 
sciences, or must have submitted his/her PhD thesis for assessment prior 
to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the 
PhD degree has been awarded.

Full text of announcement can be found and submission of application 
should be made at:
https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/154674/postdoctoral-research-fellow-in-space-physics-atmospheric-sciences-at-the-birkeland-centre-for-space-science-bcss

For any questions contact Hilde Nesse Tyssøy (hilde.nesse at uib.no)

Closing date for applications: August 1, 2018