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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The West Virginia University Research Corporation (WVURC) seeks to hire a Postdoctoral Fellow in Space Plasma Physics in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at West Virginia
University. This position supports the research in Prof. Weichao Tu’s group, with an emphasis on studying and modeling the dynamics of energetic particles in Earth's inner magnetosphere. Incumbent will have the opportunity to work on research projects involving
numerical modeling and data analysis.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Requirements: (1) A PhD in physics, space physics, plasma physics, or a related discipline; (2) previous research experience in space plasma physics; (3) expertise in scientific
programming, preferably in C and/or FORTRAN. Preference will be given to applicants who possess previous research experience in inner magnetospheric physics, data assimilation, or machine learning.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Competitive salary and benefits package are offered. For a complete job description and to apply for this position, please visit
<a href="https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/wvu_research/jobdetail.ftl?job=19842&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York">
https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/wvu_research/jobdetail.ftl?job=19842&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York</a> and click on the “Apply Online” link. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three
references as part of the application process. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. The preferred start date is immediate.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Please refer to
<a href="http://tuweichao.wixsite.com/home">http://tuweichao.wixsite.com/home</a> for additional information about the research in Prof. Tu's group. The WVU plasma/space group is described at
<a href="https://physics.wvu.edu/research/plasma-and-space-physics">https://physics.wvu.edu/research/plasma-and-space-physics</a>. The department energetically supports diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as described at
<a href="https://physics.wvu.edu/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusivity">https://physics.wvu.edu/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusivity</a>. 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 Prof. Weichao Tu at
<a href="mailto:wetu@mail.wvu.edu">wetu@mail.wvu.edu</a> with any questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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