CEDAR email: Opening of 2 postdoctoral positions in Space Plasma Physics

[Dominique Fontaine]

Opening of 2 postdoctoral positions in Space Plasma Physics at Ecole 
Polytechnique, Paris, France:

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*1. Postdoctoral position in Space Plasma Physics / Numerical Simulations*

The Laboratory of Plasma Physics (LPP) invites applications for a 
postdoctoral position in Space Plasma Physics. In the field ofsolar wind 
/ magnetosphere couplings, the project consists in achieving realistic 
simulations of solar events such as Corotating Interaction Regions (CIR) 
and Coronal Mass Ejections (CME) and in analyzing their interactions 
with Earth’s magnetospheric boundaries (bow shock, magnetopause). The 
successful candidate will exploit an existing 3D hybrid code, develop 
modules and diagnostic tools and validate the numerical results by 
comparison to in-situ observations from space missions such as Cluster 
THEMIS, MMS.

The applicant should have completed a PhD in Plasma Physics, 
Astrophysics, Physics or related fields and published scientific papers 
in peer-reviewed journals. Experience in simulations, python coding 
and/or in in-situ space data analysis will be appreciated. A good 
knowledge of written and spoken scientific English is required, as well 
as a rigorous work and capabilities to work in a team.

The Laboratory of Plasmas Physics (LPP) is a CNRS Joint Research Unit 
based at Ecole Polytechnique near Paris (https://www.lpp.fr/). The 
successful candidate will join the "Space Plasmas" team, well known in 
in-situ measurement intruments, data analysis and numerical simulation. 
The position is funded by the project ANR TEMPETE for a maximum of two 
years and will be granted on the basis of past experience. The position 
will be open until it is filled for a start in fall 2019.

Interested candidates are invited to apply through the CNRS job portal 
(http://bit.ly/2y6nhI0) or to dominique.fontaine ‘at’ 
lpp.polytechnique.fr by sending : a cover letter describing background, 
qualifications, experiences and motivations relevant to the position; a 
full curriculum vitae (CV) detailing education, publications, research 
experiences, awards, etc.; the contacts for 3 professional references 
and recommendation letters.

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*2. Postdoctoral position in Space Plasma Physics / Data Analysis*

The Laboratory of Plasma Physics (LPP) invites applications for a 
postdoctoral position in space plasma physics. In the framework of a 
research project on the coupling between the solar wind and the 
terrestrial magnetosphere, the research activity will focus on the 
impact of extreme solar events such as Coronal Mass Ejections (CME) on 
the plasmasheet which represents the main plasma reservoir inside the 
terrestrial magnetosphere and on its dynamics. This project involves the 
analysis of in-situ observations onboard satellite constellations such 
as Cluster, THEMIS, MMS inside the magnetosphere during periods of 
extreme events by comparison to quiet periods and models. A statistical 
approach will then be developed.

The applicant should have completed a PhD in Plasma Physics, 
Astrophysics, Physics or related fields and published scientific papers 
in peer-reviewed journals. Experience in in-situ space data analysis, in 
python programming and/or in statistical analysis will be appreciated. A 
good knowledge of written and spoken scientific English is required, as 
well as a rigorous work and capabilities to work in a team.

The Laboratory of Plasmas Physics (LPP) is a CNRS Joint Research Unit 
based at Ecole Polytechnique near Paris (https://www.lpp.fr/). The 
successful candidate will join the “Space Plasmas” team, well known in 
in-situ measurement intruments, data analysis and numerical simulation. 
This postdoctoral fellowship will be appointed for a maximum of two 
years and will be granted on the basis of past experience. The position 
will be open until it is filled for a start in fall 2019.

Interested candidates are invited to send their application to 
dominique.fontaine ‘at’ lpp.polytechnique.fr including : a cover letter 
describing background, qualifications and experience relevant to the 
position; a full curriculum vitae (CV) detailing education, 
publications, research experiences, awards, etc; the contact information 
for 3 professional references and recommendation letters.

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Dominique Fontaine
LPP/CNRS, Ecole Polytechnique
Route de Saclay       tel: +33 (0)1 69 33 59 09
91128 Palaiseau       fax: +33 (0)1 69 33 59 06
e-mail: dominique.fontaine at lpp.polytechnique.fr
URL: http://www.lpp.fr
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