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<p class="MsoNormal"><font class="">Postdoctoral position in atmospheric and space physics at Clemson University</font></p>
<div class=""><b class="">Description</b></div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="">The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Clemson University invites applications for a postdoctoral position in atmospheric and space physics under the mentorship of assistant professor Xian Lu. A successful applicant will
pursue research on Earth’s middle and upper atmosphere and/or ionosphere broadly aligned with Prof. Lu’s research interests that can be found at <a href="http://xianl.people.clemson.edu/index.html" class=""><font color="#0433ff" class="">http://xianl.people.clemson.edu/index.html</font></a>.</span><span class=""> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="">The position is suitable for applicant who held a PhD in atmospheric science, space physics, fluid dynamics, applied math, or another relevant field for no more than five years. </span><span class="" style="font-size: 9pt;">Applicants
with the research experiences in the numerical modeling and/or data analysis in one or both of the following fields are preferred: 1) Dynamics of the middle atmosphere, including wave-mean and wave-wave interactions; 2) Magnetosphere-ionosphere-thermosphere
coupling at high latitudes.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="">The anticipated start date is February 2019; some flexibility is possible on the specific time of arrival. All applications received by January 1, 2019 are guaranteed full consideration; however, applications will continue
to be reviewed until the position is filled. The initial appointment will be for one year with the option for yearly renewal for up to three years based on performance and availability of funding.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b class="">Application Instructions</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The applicans should submit a curriculum vitae, list of publications, dissertation abstract, a clearly articulated research statement of no more than 5 pages excluding references, and the names and contact data of three references as a
single PDF via Interfolio (<span class="" style="color: rgb(39, 124, 173); background-color: white;"><a href="http://apply.interfolio.com/56345" target="_blank" class="" style="color: purple;">apply.interfolio.com/56345</a></span>). Reference letters will
only be sought for short-listed candidates.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For further information, contact Prof. Lu at <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="mailto:xianl@clemson.edu" class=""><font color="#0433ff" class="">xianl@clemson.edu</font></a></span> or (864) 656-4204.<o:p class=""></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Clemson University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation,
veteran status or genetic information.</p>
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