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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">STATLER COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND MINERAL RESOURCES</span></b><span style="font-size:15.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University invites applications for a position
of Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the general area of Magnetospheric Physics and Modeling, Space Weather, Machine Learning, and uncertainty quantification. The specific subjects of interest include (1) Ring-Current and/or Radiation Belt Modeling, (2) Reduced
Order Modeling, (3) Dynamical Systems, and (4) Time-Series Forecasting.</span><span style="font-size:15.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 style="margin:0in;background:white;box-sizing: inherit"><span class="subtitle"><span style="font-size:15.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black">Qualifications</span></span><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:#2C2A29"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Eligible candidates must hold an earned doctoral degree in Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university at the time of appointment. A strong background
and interest in Magnetosphere Physics and Modeling, Space Weather and/or Machine Learning is required. Proficiency in Python and familiarity with Machine Learning frameworks (like Keras or PyTorch) and libraries (like scikit-learn) is highly desirable.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following primary tasks: (1) undertaking research in the relevant areas towards achieving the research project milestones and
schedule in collaboration with team members across organizations, to also include early-career researchers, research associates, postdocs, graduate research assistants, and undergraduates; (2) identifying and assisting with the acquisition of funding from
public, private, and governmental sources; (3) searching scientific literature to select and modify methods and procedures most appropriate for related research goals; (4) writing and presenting research/study status reports for projects and managing regular
status updates with the customer in coordination with the program managers; (5) preparing the results of research for publication in relevant conferences and journals; (6) where appropriate, involving and mentoring graduate students in research related activities.</span><span style="font-size:15.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The position is available for immediate start and will be renewed annually dependent on performance and funding.</span><span style="font-size:15.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">To apply for this position, visit <a href="https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=22100&tz=GMT-04:00&tzname=America/New_York">www.jobs.wvu.edu</a>. Applicants
must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a two-page research summary, two representative publications, and contact information for at least three professional references. Only candidates who submit complete documentation will be considered in the review
process. For further information, please contact Dr. Piyush Mehta, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. You may also visit the MAE website at: <a href="http://www.mae.statler.wvu.edu/">http://www.mae.statler.wvu.edu</a>.</span><span style="font-size:15.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia's land-grant university, WVU has three campuses
that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests. </span><span style="font-size:15.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech
in Beckley — the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position. </span><span style="font-size:15.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to
reach new heights. After all, when you're a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb. </span><span style="font-size:15.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU’s academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.</span><span style="font-size:15.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">To learn more about West Virginia University, visit <a href="https://wvu.taleo.net/enterprise/go.wvu.edu">go.wvu.edu</a>. View current career opportunities at <a href="https://wvu.taleo.net/enterprise/careers.wvu.edu.">careers.wvu.edu.</a></span><span style="font-size:15.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty,
staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.</span><span style="font-size:15.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please apply here: <a href="https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=22715&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York">
https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=22715&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Piyush M. Mehta, PhD<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Director: Center for Innovation in Space Exploration and Research (CISER)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Assistant Professor of Space Systems | Wayne and Kathy Richards Faculty Fellow,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">West Virginia University,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Morgantown, WV 26506-6106<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Phone: 304-293-3423 (o) 612-481-7542 (c)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;background:white">Webpage: </span><span style="color:black"><a href="https://piyushmehta.faculty.wvu.edu/home" title="https://piyushmehta.faculty.wvu.edu/home"><span style="color:#00004D">https://piyushmehta.faculty.wvu.edu/home</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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