CEDAR email: SuperDARN Canada Postdoctoral Fellowships at the University of Saskatchewan

[Billett, Daniel]

Dear CEDAR community,

The Institute of Space and Atmospheric Studies (ISAS) in the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics at the University of Saskatchewan invites applications for two postdoctoral research positions in space physics, nominally starting in winter 2025.  The successful candidates will be part of the dynamic and active radar physics group within ISAS, which includes the Super Dual Auroral Radar Network (SuperDARN) Canada research team (http://superdarn.ca/).

Postdoc 1: The research will focus on the Canadian CASSIOPE ePOP mission (https://epop.phys.ucalgary.ca/), specifically the Radio Receiver Instrument (RRI) with its polarisation measurement abilities, in collaboration with ground-based HF radars such as SuperDARN.  The purpose of this research is to investigate trans-ionospheric HF radio wave propagation in the terrestrial ionosphere.  The ability to analyse and integrate multiple datasets to calibrate and support RRI studies is essential, as well as knowledge of radio/radar physics.

Postdoc 2: The research will focus on any combination of Magnetosphere, Ionosphere, and/or Thermosphere (MIT) physics by utilising the SuperDARN radars. Topics such as the global dynamics of the MIT systems, including their coupling across spatiotemporal scales, are encouraged. Experience in MIT dynamics is essential, as well as strong coding and data analysis skills involving datasets of varying spatial and temporal resolutions. A background in radar physics and radio wave propagation is an asset.

As a postdoctoral researcher within the SuperDARN Canada team, you are expected and encouraged to develop your own research portfolio, working closely with ISAS researchers and the SuperDARN Canada operational engineers. You will have the opportunity to be part of the development and be among the first to utilise new capabilities of the radars based on the digital Borealis systems (https://doi.org/10.1029/2022RS007591). You will also be encouraged to maintain your existing collaborations across space physics, as well as form new ones, for example, within the international SuperDARN community.

Qualifications:
Suitable candidates should hold, or be nearing completion of, a PhD in Space Physics awarded within the last five years. The successful candidate must demonstrate an ability to work in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment with other investigators, support personnel and students. A demonstrated ability to publish results in the scientific literature is required, as are strong written and oral communication skills.

Conditions: The position commences with a one-year term and may be extended for an additional year or more, contingent upon performance and available funding. Renewal depends on satisfactory progress. The salary aligns with the university's standard for a postdoctoral researcher and reflects the candidate's experience.  This is a unionised role with benefits, including comprehensive health, dental, and basic life insurance. The starting salary is CAD 60,000, with annual increases based on union requirements (https://careers.usask.ca/agreements/labour-updates/psac-post-doctoral-fellows.php).

Application Process: Please email a cover letter explaining how your background and qualifications align with your preferred position of the two, along with a complete curriculum vitae (CV) that includes your education, awards, publications, and research experience. Additionally, provide contact details for three references. Applications should be sent to:

Dr. Glenn Hussey
Professor of Physics and Engineering Physics
Institute of Space and Atmospheric Studies (ISAS)
Department of Physics and Engineering Physics
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Email: glenn.hussey at usask.ca<mailto:glenn.hussey at usask.ca>

Cc:
Dr. Daniel Billett
Assistant Professor of Physics and Engineering Physics
Institute of Space and Atmospheric Studies (ISAS)
Department of Physics and Engineering Physics
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Email: daniel.billett at usask.ca<mailto:daniel.billett at usask.ca>

Review of applicants will begin on September 15th 2025, and continue until the positions are filled. Please do not hesitate to contact either of the above individuals if you have any questions.










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