<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">The University of Alabama in
Huntsville is seeking 2 regular full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant III
positions to work in the Center for Space Plasma and Aeronomic Research for approximately
two years with the potential for renewal. Major projects for the positions
include, but are not limited to </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;margin:0in"><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-align:justify">(1) Perform studies on the ionosphere-thermosphere
coupling at high-, mid-, and low-latitudes using a wide range of observational tools.
The study will be based on low-Earth orbiting spacecraft, such as ICON, SWARM,
DMSP, and ground-based facilities such as </span>Febry-Perot<span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;text-align:justify"> Interferometers,
Scanning-Doppler Imagers, coherent and incoherent scatter radars, etc.;</span><br></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">(2) Perform studies on magnetic
reconnection and flux ropes at the dayside magnetopause and nightside
magnetotail, and the associated magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling features. The
study will be based on spacecraft observations made by MMS, THEMIS, Cluster,
etc, facilitated by <span style="color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Grad-Shafranov (<em><b><span style="font-style:normal">G-S</span></b></em>)
reconstruction technique, as well as ionospheric observations, such as all-sky
imagers, radars, and DMSPs. </span></font></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Qualifications<br>
• PhD in space science, physics, or relevant fields is required</font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">• At least 2 years of full-time verifiable research experience
is required<br>
• Experience in analyzing ground-based or space-borne data is highly desired</font></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">How to Apply: <br>
Applicants must submit the following materials to the job application link <a href="https://careers.uah.edu/en-us/job/494744/postdoctoral-research-assistant-iii-step-1" style="color:blue">https://careers.uah.edu/en-us/job/494744/postdoctoral-research-assistant-iii-step-1</a></font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">And by email to Ying Zou <a href="mailto:yz0025@uah.edu" style="color:blue">yz0025@uah.edu</a>:</font></p>

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1. A cover letter describing background, qualifications, and experience
relevant to the position.<br>
2. A full curriculum vitae (CV) - detailing education, awards, publications,
research experience, etc.</font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">3. A research statement describing research interest<br>
4. Contact information for three professional references<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Conditions:<br>
The duration is two years with the potential for renewal. Salary will follow
the UAH standard for post-doctoral scholars and will scale with the applicant’s
experience. </font></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Department Contact:</font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Dr. Ying Zou</font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Assistant Professor, Center for Space Plasma and Aeronomic
Research</font></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Email: <a href="mailto:yz0025@uah.edu" style="color:blue">yz0025@uah.edu</a></font></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:0in"><b style=""><font face="arial, sans-serif" style="">AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER OF
MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED</font></b></p></div>