CEDAR email: Ionospheric Remote Sensing Postdoc, Los Alamos National Laboratory

[Lay, Erin Hoffmann]

Dear CEDAR community,

The Space and Remote Sensing group (ISR-2) at Los Alamos National Lab has an open postdoc position in Ionospheric Remote Sensing. ISR-2 has a focus of remote sensing, especially in lightning and ionospheric science. The complete job posting (IRC76197) can be found at jobs.lanl.gov<http://jobs.lanl.gov>. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Sincerely,
Erin


Ionospheric Remote Sensing Postdoc, IRC76197

What You Will Do

The Space and Remote Sensing Sciences Group at Los Alamos National Laboratory is looking for an outstanding applicant for a position in ionospheric remote sensing. The successful candidate will work on ionospheric data analysis from some combination of ground-based GPS receivers, digisonde measurements, and incoherent scatter radar. The chosen ionospheric research project can be focused on ionospheric/magnetospheric coupling, midlatitude ionospheric disturbances, or equatorial electrodynamics. Postdoctoral candidates are required to have a Ph.D. degree, completed within the past five years, or soon to be completed. Appointments are for two years, renewable for a third year.

Our team’s research program in ionospheric physics is conducted in support of performance assessment of GPS-based global nuclear detonation sensors for treaty monitoring.  LANL offers a stimulating environment of diverse, world-class science, in a beautiful mountain setting, where scientists pursue research to solve problems of national significance.  The successful candidate should have familiarity with scientific data processing, programming, and statistical analysis.


What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• A background in a relevant branch of physics (e.g., atmospheric, ionospheric, astronomy, plasma), electrical engineering, or a closely related discipline;
• Excellent communication skills;
• The ability and desire to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team;
• The willingness to expand into new fields; and
• The ability to work independently, with creativity and initiative.
• Familiarity with atmospheric and ionospheric phenomenology, especially as it involves the generation and propagation of radio-frequency signals
Desired Skills:
• Familiarity with design and deployment of RF remote sensing systems
• Large-volume data analysis techniques and statistical analysis skills
• Experience with signal processing of ground-based GPS receiver data to produce total electron content
• The ability to obtain a Q clearance, which normally requires U.S. citizenship.
Education: PhD in physics or related fields is required. The candidate must have completed all Ph.D. requirements by commencement of the appointment and be within 5 years of completion of the Ph.D.

Notes to Applicants:

Interested applicants are required to apply online and upload a cover letter and resume. The cover letter must address the candidate experience and how it applies to the opening.


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Dr. Erin H. Lay
Los Alamos National Lab
ISR-2
MS B241
Los Alamos, NM 87545
505-665-6312

http://www.lanl.gov/expertise/profiles/view/erin-lay

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