CEDAR email: Postdoc position in lightning research at New Mexico Tech - Application instructions

[Caitano da Silva]

Dear Colleagues,

The Department of Physics and the Langmuir Laboratory for Atmospheric Research at New Mexico Tech (NMT) are asking your assistance to help publicize an opening for a postdoctoral scholar. This is a 2-year position funded by NSF.

JOB SUMMARY: The opening is on the topic of lightning and thunderstorm studies. The specific project is focused on developing new optical instrumentation for lightning research, and to perform multi-band observations (optical + radio + X-rays) at the Langmuir Laboratory field facility. At New Mexico Tech, the postdoctoral scholar will be part of a large team working on lightning research consisting of professors, emeriti, research scientists, staff, and students. The postdoctoral scholar is expected to perform independent research, but at the same time to work well with the team, and to assist with supervising students in the Department of Physics. The scholar shall also have the opportunity to champion a wide suite of instruments (learning to operate, maintain, and apply their data effectively), including the lightning mapping array, high-speed cameras, photometric arrays, neuromorphic sensors, electric field change antennas, field mills, X-ray sensors, and more. 

JOB FUNCTIONS: Take a leadership role in developing new optical instrumentation which advances the frontier of lightning observation. Participate in Summer observational campaigns at Langmuir Lab. Analyze data. Report the results in the format of peer-reviewed journal publications and conference presentations. Support the maintenance of existing instrumentation at Langmuir Lab. Supervise students.
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. (or other doctorate level equivalent degree) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Atmospheric Sciences, or related field.

HOW TO APPLY: Please visit https://www.nmt.edu/hr/employment.php <https://www.nmt.edu/hr/employment.php> and search for "Postdoctoral Researcher/Physics” for more details about the posting. To apply, please submit the NMT job application form and a copy of your CV to nmtjobapps at npe.nmt.edu <mailto:nmtjobapps at npe.nmt.edu>. Best consideration will be given to applications received by March 1st, 2026.

Best regards,
Caitano da Silva, Adonis Leal, and Richard Sonnenfeld

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Caitano L. da Silva, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Physics
Dept. of Physics & Langmuir Lab
New Mexico Tech
801 Leroy Place, Workman 351
Socorro, NM 87801
Phone: (575) 835-5341
sites.google.com/nmt.edu/cdasilva

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