CEDAR email: JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Plasma Physics at West Virginia University

[Paul Cassak]

JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Plasma Physics at West Virginia University

From: Paul Cassak, Weichao Tu, Earl Scime (Paul.Cassak at mail.wvu.edu <http://mail.wvu.edu/>)

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral Fellow in computational plasma physics, with an emphasis on a collaboration with an in-house laboratory plasma experiment. The ideal candidate will work with Profs. Paul Cassak, Weichao Tu, and Earl Scime to modify the boundary conditions in an existing particle-in-cell code to model magnetic reconnection in kinking flux ropes in the experiment, and to run test particle simulations with an existing code to study particle acceleration in electromagnetic fields in the experiment. 

Minimum qualifications include a PhD in Physics, Plasma Physics, Space Physics, or related discipline and previous research experience in computational plasma physics (preferred: particle-in-cell simulations; desirable: test particle simulations). A full list of qualifications and instructions for how to apply for the position are at https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/wvu_research/jobdetail.ftl?job=13607 <https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/wvu_research/jobdetail.ftl?job=13607>. The application requires a cover letter including names and contact information of three references and a CV. Competitive salary and benefits are offered. Review of applications will begin July 8, 2021, and continue until the position is filled. The preferred start date is immediate.

The WVU plasma/space group is described at https://physics.wvu.edu/research/plasma-and-space-physics <https://physics.wvu.edu/research/plasma-and-space-physics>. The department energetically supports diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as described at https://physics.wvu.edu/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusivity <https://physics.wvu.edu/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusivity>. WVU is a comprehensive land grant university enrolling nearly 27,000 students on the main Morgantown campus.  WVU’s Carnegie Classification is R1 (“Doctoral Universities - Very High Research Activity”). Morgantown is centrally located and regularly makes “Best Place to Live” lists because of its good schools, excellent health care, low unemployment rate, low crime rate, and abundant recreational opportunities. The WVU Research Corporation is an AA/EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/E-Verify Compliant Employer. Please contact Paul Cassak (Paul.Cassak at mail.wvu.edu <mailto:Paul.Cassak at mail.wvu.edu>), Weichao Tu (wetu at mail.wvu.edu <mailto:wetu at mail.wvu.edu>) or Earl Scime (Earl.Scime at mail.wvu.edu <mailto:Earl.Scime at mail.wvu.edu>) with any questions.

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Paul Cassak 
Professor and Woodburn Fellow
Associate Director, Center for KINETIC Plasma Physics
Department of Physics and Astronomy
White Hall, Box 6315 
West Virginia University 
Morgantown, WV 26506 
Phone: 304-293-5102
Fax: 304-293-5732
he/him/his
http://paulcassak.wixsite.com/paulcassak
https://kineticplasma.wvu.edu/
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