CEDAR email: Postdoc Position at UM

[Aaron Ridley]

Postdoctoral position in Magnetosphere / Ionosphere / Thermosphere Coupling
at the University of Michigan

We invite applications for numerical investigation of the solar wind –
magnetosphere – ionosphere – thermosphere coupling. The NASA-funded SWORD
Space Weather Center of Excellence targets to determine the impact of the
space environment (from above and below) on thermospheric densities at
Low-Earth Orbit altitudes, and to develop predictive models of the
thermospheric density. This project presents an exciting opportunity to
combine cutting-edge numerical simulations from the suite of models at the
University of Michigan, including the Space Weather Modeling Framework, the
Global Ionosphere Thermosphere Model, and other models of the space
environment.

The University of Michigan's Center for Space Environment Model is a
leading research group that develops cutting edge numerical models of
different plasma environments across the solar system. Members also perform
data analysis and conduct observations. CSEM is housed in the Department of
Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering (CLaSP) and in the broader
College of Engineering, which are both world leaders. We consist of and are
surrounded by a diverse team of researchers dedicated to modeling and
analysis of ground-based and space-based observations on a broad range of
topics such as numerical algorithm development, optimization of parallel
processing, solar eruptions, geomagnetic storms, and their space weather
impacts.

The successful candidate will be involved in national and international
collaborations and expected to present their results at national and
international conferences and publish them in leading journals. Expertise
in using and analyzing results from numerical simulations is an advantage.
Experience in the development of models is a desired skill.

The position is available at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus at
CLaSP initially for one year, with a possibility of extension. A successful
candidate should hold a Ph.D. in space or plasma physics or a related
field, or have experience that shows expertise. Applications should include
a CV, list of publications, a short letter stating research interests and
relevant experience, copies of Ph.D. degree certificates, and names and
contact information for professional references. For more information,
contact Prof. Tuija Pulkkinen (tuija at umich.edu) or Prof. Aaron Ridley (
ridley at umich.edu).

Applications are invited by Nov 20, but will be accepted until the position
is filled. The start time can be as early as Jan 1, 2025, but can be
negotiated. Please submit your application at
https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/256303/research-fellow.


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Aaron Ridley, Professor
University of Michigan
1416 Space Research Building
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143
(734) 764-5727
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