CEDAR email: Postdoctoral Fellowship (2.5 years) available at the University of Otago (New Zealand)

[Craig Rodger]

Postdoctoral Fellowship - (Fixed-term, 2.5 Years)

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in space physics in the 
Space Physics Group inside the Department of Physics of the University of 
Otago, New Zealand. For more information on the research group visit our web 
page (http://www.physics.otago.ac.nz/nx/space/space-physics-home.html). The 
project is to investigate the hazard posed by geomagnetically induced currents 
to the New Zealand electrical transmission network in extreme geomagnetic 
storms. The successful candidate will build and validate a model to describe 
geomagnetically induced currents in the New Zealand network.

Applicants should have a PhD in Physics and a demonstrated strength in one of 
the areas of Space Physics, Ionospheric Physics, Geomagnetism, Space Weather 
and/or Geophysics. For further information, please see the Job Description 
(http://www.otago.ac.nz/humanresources/otago165002). The length of the 
appointment is for two and a half years.

Specific enquiries may be directed to Professor Craig J. Rodger, Department of 
Physics, Tel +64 3 479 4120, Email crodger at physics.otago.ac.nz

Applications should quote reference number 1501494. This position will close 
when a suitable candidate is appointed. The vacancy and application information 
is available through this website:
  https://otago.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1501494