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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#D74B00">Research Associate</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"> </span><b><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#D74B00">-</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"> </span><b><span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#D74B00">13607</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:7.5pt;background:white"><b><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black">Description</span></b><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;background:white"><b><span style="color:black">Global-scale Observations of the Limb and Disk (GOLD) Postdoc</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="color:black">Position Summary:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black">A postdoctoral position is available at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">﴾</span><span style="color:black">LASP</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">﴿</span><span style="color:black">.
The duration of the appointment is 1 years, with the possibility of renewal. The successful candidate will perform research on assimilating data from the GOLD mission as well as data from satellite and ground‐based observations of the space environment to
address the science goals of the mission </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">﴾</span><span style="color:black">gold web site address</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">﴿</span><span style="color:black">,
submit the results of the research to refereed journals, and present results at scientific meetings.</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black">The successful candidate will be working with data from the Global‐scale Observations of the Limb and Disk </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">﴾</span><span style="color:black">GOLD</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">﴿</span><span style="color:black">mission,
a NASA mission of opportunity hosted on the SES‐14 satellite, to examine the global‐scale behavior of the Earth’s thermosphere and ionosphere in response to the forcing from above, by the Sun, and from below, by the lower atmosphere of the Earth. The goal
is to advance understanding of the spatial and temporal changes in the neutral atmosphere at the boundary between Earth’s atmosphere and space and the Earth’s ionosphere. The successful applicant will be working with Dr. Mihail Codrescu at NOAA’s SWPC and
Dr. Richard Eastes at LASP. LASP is located at the University of Colorado in Boulder. The area provides abundant opportunities for scientific collaborations.</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="color:black">Required Qualifications:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Applicants who have a PhD and strong computer science skills as well as an interest in modeling of the Earth’s space environment are encouraged to apply. The applicant must have completed
a Ph.D. in physics, atmospheric physics, or a relevant field, within five years of the application date. The successful candidate should demonstrate a strong background in computational physics or the physics of the Earth’s space environment </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">﴾</span><span style="color:black">especially
ionospheric/thermospheric physics</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">﴿</span><span style="color:black">. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written are important, and the applicant must speak and write English fluently.</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="color:black">Desired Qualifications:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="color:black">Experience in the physical sciences or engineering, especially experience working with atmospheric models or large data sets is desirable. Also desirable is a PhD in Atmospheric Science,
Space Physics, or a related field, with strong data assimilation/analysis and programming skills.</span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black">Special Instructions to Applicants:</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"> </span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black">The
University of Colorado Boulder conducts background checks on all final applicants being considered for employment, prior to the issuance of an offer letter. The University of Colorado is committed to providing a safe and productive learning, living and working
community. To achieve this goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and an EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check. The Immigration
Reform and Control Act require that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"> </span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black">The
University of Colorado is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes
and embraces diversity, the University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information,
political affiliation or political philosophy in its programs or activities, including employment admissions, and educational programs. Inquires may be directed to the Boulder Campus Title IX Coordinator by calling 303-492-2127. In accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act, alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting Human Resources at adacoordinator@colorado.edu.</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"> </span><b><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black">Application
Materials Required:</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"> </span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black">Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Reference Letters (Not Confidential), Unofficial transcript(s)</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"> </span><b><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black">Application
Materials Instructions:</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"> </span><span style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black">Applicants must complete the Faculty/University Staff and EEO Data (application) form, and
upload the following required documents: 1 – Cover Letter 2 - Curriculum Vitae 3 – The document uploaded for Proof of Degree can be a Transcript which shows the date the degree was conferred; Copy of Diploma; or official letter from the Registrar or the Dean
of the School or College conferring the degree 4 – Document 1: Letter of Recommendation This position is eligible for medical, dental and life insurance, retirement benefits programs, and is eligible for monthly vacation and sick leave accruals.</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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