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Opening of 2 postdoctoral positions in Space Plasma Physics at Ecole
Polytechnique, Paris, France: <br>
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<b>1. Postdoctoral position in Space Plasma Physics / Numerical
Simulations</b><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Laboratory of Plasma Physics (LPP) invites
applications for a postdoctoral position in Space Plasma Physics.
In the field of<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>solar wind
/ magnetosphere couplings, the project consists in achieving
realistic simulations of solar events such as Corotating
Interaction Regions (CIR) and Coronal Mass Ejections (CME) and in
analyzing their interactions with Earth’s magnetospheric
boundaries (bow shock, magnetopause). The successful candidate
will exploit an existing 3D hybrid code, develop modules and
diagnostic tools and validate the numerical results by comparison
to in-situ observations from space missions such as Cluster
THEMIS, MMS. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The applicant should have completed a PhD in
Plasma Physics, Astrophysics, Physics or related fields and
published scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals. Experience
in simulations, python coding and/or in in-situ space data
analysis will be appreciated. A good knowledge of written and
spoken scientific English is required, as well as a rigorous work
and capabilities to work in a team.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Laboratory of Plasmas Physics (LPP) is a
CNRS Joint Research Unit based at Ecole Polytechnique near Paris
(<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.lpp.fr/">https://www.lpp.fr/</a>). The successful candidate will join the
"Space Plasmas" team, well known in in-situ measurement
intruments, data analysis and numerical simulation. The position
is funded by the project ANR TEMPETE for a maximum of two years
and will be granted on the basis of past experience. The position
will be open until it is filled for a start in fall 2019.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Interested candidates are invited to apply
through the CNRS job portal (<a href="http://bit.ly/2y6nhI0">http://bit.ly/2y6nhI0</a>)
or to dominique.fontaine ‘at’ lpp.polytechnique.fr by sending : a
cover letter describing background, qualifications, experiences
and motivations relevant to the position; a full curriculum vitae
(CV) detailing education, publications, research experiences,
awards, etc.; the contacts for 3 professional references and
recommendation letters.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>2. Postdoctoral position in Space Plasma
Physics / Data Analysis</b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Laboratory of Plasma Physics (LPP) invites
applications for a postdoctoral position in space plasma physics.
In the framework of a research project on the coupling between the
solar wind and the terrestrial magnetosphere, the research
activity will focus on the impact of extreme solar events such as
Coronal Mass Ejections (CME) on the plasmasheet which represents
the main plasma reservoir inside the terrestrial magnetosphere and
on its dynamics. This project involves the analysis of in-situ
observations onboard satellite constellations such as Cluster,
THEMIS, MMS inside the magnetosphere during periods of extreme
events by comparison to quiet periods and models. A statistical
approach will then be developed. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The applicant should have completed a PhD in
Plasma Physics, Astrophysics, Physics or related fields and
published scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals. Experience
in in-situ space data analysis, in python programming and/or in
statistical analysis will be appreciated. A good knowledge of
written and spoken scientific English is required, as well as a
rigorous work and capabilities to work in a team.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Laboratory of Plasmas Physics (LPP) is a
CNRS Joint Research Unit based at Ecole Polytechnique near Paris
(<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.lpp.fr/">https://www.lpp.fr/</a>). The successful candidate will join the
“Space Plasmas” team, well known in in-situ measurement
intruments, data analysis and numerical simulation. This
postdoctoral fellowship will be appointed for a maximum of two
years and will be granted on the basis of past experience. The
position will be open until it is filled for a start in fall 2019.
</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Interested candidates are invited to send their
application to dominique.fontaine ‘at’ lpp.polytechnique.fr
including : a cover letter describing background, qualifications
and experience relevant to the position; a full curriculum vitae
(CV) detailing education, publications, research experiences,
awards, etc; the contact information for 3 professional references
and recommendation letters.</p>
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Dominique Fontaine
LPP/CNRS, Ecole Polytechnique
Route de Saclay tel: +33 (0)1 69 33 59 09
91128 Palaiseau fax: +33 (0)1 69 33 59 06
e-mail: dominique.fontaine at lpp.polytechnique.fr
URL: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.lpp.fr">http://www.lpp.fr</a>
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