CEDAR email: 3y PostDoc opportunity at the University of Oslo

[Lasse Clausen]

In July 2017 the first Norwegian scientific satellite was launched into 
a polar orbit. On board it carries the multi-needle Langmuir Probe 
(m-NLP) developed and built at the University of Oslo. This instrument 
is capable of measuring the ionospheric plasma density with a sampling 
rate of 1000 Hz, thereby mapping the ionospheric state at an 
unprecedented resolution. The successful candidate will utilize this 
unique dataset to identify and investigate the mechanisms that cause 
ionospheric plasma structuring. By combining high-resolution plasma 
density data from NorSat-1 with data from SuperDARN, AMPERE, and DMSP, 
the successful candidate is expected to study the impact of plasma 
convection, large-scale field-aligned currents, and particle 
precipitation on small-scale ionospheric structures. We expect that this 
work will lead to several significant advances in the field of plasma 
turbulence.

The successful candidate will be a part of the Section for Plasma and 
Space Physics at The Department of Physics as well as the 4DSpace 
strategic research initiative. The main focus of these groups is to 
advance our understanding of high latitude electrodynamics and its 
impact on technological systems like GPS and Galileo. The main tools 
used in these investigations are advanced numerical models (both fluid 
and particle-in-cell codes), ground-based radar and optical systems 
(EISCAT, SuperDARN), instruments on board spacecraft (Swarm, NorSat-1), 
and in situ measurements made by sounding rockets (the ICI-rocket 
series). For more information, see:
http://www.mn.uio.no/fysikk/english/research/projects/4dspace/

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition 
of being a leading research faculty. Candidates for these fellowships 
will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the 
upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

Required qualifications:

- A Ph.D. degree (completed before July 1st 2018) or equivalent
- Documented experience in the analysis of space plasma physics data 
from ground-based and/or space-based instruments
- Strong programming skills
- A good command of English

Desired qualifications:

The candidate is expected to take part in our rocket and spacecraft 
missions, and should preferably have some experience with plasma waves, 
instabilities, turbulence and/or other dynamic phenomena related to 
solar wind-magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling. Experience using data from 
SuperDARN, AMPERE, or DMSP is considered a plus.

We offer

- Salary NOK 490 900 – 569 000 per annum depending on qualifications in 
position as Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (position code 1352)
- Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in 
addition to Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich 
opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

How to apply

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/150174/postdoctoral-research-fellowship-in-plasma-and-space-physics

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic 
recruiting system, please follow the link “apply for this job”. Foreign 
applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's 
grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or 
a Scandinavian language).

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/150174/postdoctoral-research-fellowship-in-plasma-and-space-physics

The application must include:

- Cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and 
research interests)
- CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, 
administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
- Copies of educational certificates, academic transcript of records and 
letters of recommendation
- A complete list of publications and up to 5 academic works that the 
applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
- Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to 
candidate, e-mail and telephone number)

Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

Contact information

Associate Professor Lasse Clausen
e-mail: lasse.clausen at fys.uio.no
phone + 47 22 85 56 61.

For technical questions regarding the recruitment system, please contact 
HR Officer Therese Ringvold, e-mail: therese.ringvold at mn.uio.no, phone: 
+47 22 85 16 06.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to 
Postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Oslo.

No one can be appointed for more than one specified period at the same 
institution.

According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) 
information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant 
list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to 
secure rights to research results etc.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in 
the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.
-- 
Lasse Clausen
Department of Physics
Postboks 1048 Blindern
0316 Oslo, Norway
+47 22 85 56 61
lasse.clausen at fys.uio.no

Visiting address
Room KV 312
Sem Sælands Vei 26
0371 Oslo, Norway