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    <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/102763">https://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/102763</a><br>
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        <h3 style="margin: 1em 0px 0px; padding-bottom: 5px;">Posting
          Information</h3>
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              <th style="width: 150px; vertical-align: top; padding:
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                221);">Posting Title</th>
              <td style="padding: 8px; line-height: 1.1em; background:
                rgb(239, 239, 239);">Research Associate ("Post-Doctoral
                Researcher") - LASP</td>
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              <th style="width: 150px; vertical-align: top; padding:
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                221);">Campus</th>
              <td style="padding: 8px; line-height: 1.1em; background:
                rgb(239, 239, 239);">Boulder</td>
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                221);">City</th>
              <td style="padding: 8px; line-height: 1.1em; background:
                rgb(239, 239, 239);">Boulder, CO</td>
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                221);">Position Type</th>
              <td style="padding: 8px; line-height: 1.1em; background:
                rgb(239, 239, 239);">Research Faculty</td>
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                221);">Posting date</th>
              <td style="padding: 8px; line-height: 1.1em; background:
                rgb(239, 239, 239);">06/17/2015</td>
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                rgb(239, 239, 239);"><br>
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                221);">Full/Part Time</th>
              <td style="padding: 8px; line-height: 1.1em; background:
                rgb(239, 239, 239);">Full-time</td>
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                221);">Background Check Required?</th>
              <td style="padding: 8px; line-height: 1.1em; background:
                rgb(239, 239, 239);">Yes</td>
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                221);">Job Summary</th>
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                221);">Posting Description</th>
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                rgb(239, 239, 239);">
                <p style="line-height: 18.1200008392334px;">The
                  Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (<span
                    class="caps">LASP</span>) at the University of
                  Colorado Boulder is seeking a junior post-doctoral
                  researcher (Research Associate) to join the diverse
                  and innovative space physics group. The appointment
                  will be jointly funded by the Magnetosphere Multiscale
                  (<span class="caps">MMS</span>) mission, which
                  launched in March 2015, and the Van Allen Probes
                  mission, currently entering the extended mission
                  phase.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span
                    class="caps">LASP</span><span
                    class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>is a lead
                  investigation institution for the<span
                    class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span
                    class="caps">REPT</span><span
                    class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>instrument
                  (onboard Van Allen Probes) and the<span
                    class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span
                    class="caps">FEEPS</span><span
                    class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>instrument
                  (onboard<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span
                    class="caps">MMS</span>), both of which utilize the
                  principles of solid state detector design to measure
                  high-energy electrons and ions in the space
                  environment. Research topics include: magnetic
                  reconnection in both the magnetopause and tail
                  regions, energetic particle dynamics in the inner
                  magnetosphere and at magnetospheric boundaries, and
                  radiation belt studies.</p>
                <p style="line-height: 18.1200008392334px;">A strong
                  candidate will have (1) a solid background in space
                  plasma physics, (2) experience working with space
                  hardware, (3) experience with analyzing spacecraft
                  data. They should be fluent in various computer
                  languages (preferably<span
                    class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span
                    class="caps">IDL</span>), and they should hold a PhD
                  in physics or a directly related field. Inquiries may
                  be directed to Professor Daniel N. Baker
                  (<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:Daniel.Baker@lasp.colorado.edu">Daniel.Baker@lasp.colorado.edu</a>).</p>
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                8px; line-height: 1.1em; background: rgb(221, 221,
                221);">Minimum Qualifications</th>
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                rgb(239, 239, 239);">
                <p style="line-height: 18.1200008392334px;">Ph.D. and a
                  strong candidate will have (1) a solid background in
                  space plasma physics, (2) experience working with
                  space hardware, (3) experience with analyzing
                  spacecraft data. They should be fluent in various
                  computer languages (preferably<span
                    class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span
                    class="caps">IDL</span>), and they should hold a PhD
                  in physics or a directly related field.</p>
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                8px; line-height: 1.1em; background: rgb(221, 221,
                221);">Required Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and
                abilities</th>
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                rgb(239, 239, 239);"><br>
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                8px; line-height: 1.1em; background: rgb(221, 221,
                221);">Desired Qualifications</th>
              <td style="padding: 8px; line-height: 1.1em; background:
                rgb(239, 239, 239);"><br>
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              <th style="width: 150px; vertical-align: top; padding:
                8px; line-height: 1.1em; background: rgb(221, 221,
                221);">Special instructions to applicants</th>
              <td style="padding: 8px; line-height: 1.1em; background:
                rgb(239, 239, 239);">
                <p style="line-height: 18.1200008392334px;">Applicants
                  must complete the Faculty/University Staff and<span
                    class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span
                    class="caps">EEO</span><span
                    class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Data
                  (application) form, and upload the following required
                  documents:<br>
                  1- Curriculum Vitae or Resume<br>
                  2- Proof of Highest Degree Earned<br>
                  3 – List of Professional References, from whom an
                  official written letter of recommendation will be
                  requested by the hiring unit at the appropriate time
                  during the search.<br>
                  4 – Cover Letter</p>
                <p style="line-height: 18.1200008392334px;">The
                  University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity
                  Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We
                  encourage applications from women, racial, and ethnic
                  minorities, individuals with disabilities and
                  veterans. Alternative formats of this ad can be
                  provided upon request for individuals with
                  disabilities by contacting the<span
                    class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span
                    class="caps">ADA</span><span
                    class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Coordinator at
                  <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:hr-ada@colorado.edu">hr-ada@colorado.edu</a>.</p>
                <p style="line-height: 18.1200008392334px;">The
                  University of Colorado Boulder conducts background
                  checks on all final applicants being considered for
                  employment.</p>
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                221);">Job posting contact</th>
              <td style="padding: 8px; line-height: 1.1em; background:
                rgb(239, 239, 239);">Molly Hand</td>
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                8px; line-height: 1.1em; background: rgb(221, 221,
                221);">Job posting contact telephone</th>
              <td style="padding: 8px; line-height: 1.1em; background:
                rgb(239, 239, 239);">5-0304</td>
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                8px; line-height: 1.1em; background: rgb(221, 221,
                221);">Job posting contact email</th>
              <td style="padding: 8px; line-height: 1.1em; background:
                rgb(239, 239, 239);"><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:molly.hand@lasp.colorado.edu">molly.hand@lasp.colorado.edu</a></td>
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                rgb(239, 239, 239);">RF02685</td>
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                221);">Quicklink for Posting</th>
              <td style="padding: 8px; line-height: 1.1em; background:
                rgb(239, 239, 239);"><a
                  href="http://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/102586"
                  target="_blank" style="text-decoration: none; color:
                  rgb(0, 51, 102);">http://www.jobsatcu.com:80/postings/102586</a></td>
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