[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoctoral Fellow I Position (High Altitude Observatory)

[Al Zioba]

Application Deadline: This position will be posted until filled, however
applications received by Wednesday, December 1st will receive first
priority.
Term: This position is for one year and could be extended for an additional
year (or more) depending on satisfactory performance and availability of
funds.
Relocation: Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Work Authorization: UCAR/NCAR will sponsor a work visa to fill this
position.
Location: This position will be located in Palo Alto, California at LMSAL.
Salary: $70,270

Benefits: UCAR's rich package of employee benefits includes medical,
dental, vision, education assistance, retirement, and life insurance.
UCAR offers a variety of programs designed to assist with work-life balance
including flexible work alternatives, paid time off and 14 weeks of paid
parental leave.

Vaccine Requirements: As required by Executive Order 14042, all Federal
Contractor employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g.,
telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by
law. Effective immediately, UCAR requires all new employees to be fully
vaccinated prior to entering on duty, subject to such exceptions as
required by law.

If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and
submit documentation of proof of vaccination by December 8, 2021 or before
appointment or onboarding with UCAR, if after December 8, 2021. UCAR will
provide additional information regarding what information or documentation
will be needed and how you can request of UCAR a legally required exception
from this requirement.

Where You Will Work:

The High Altitude Observatory <http://www2.hao.ucar.edu/> (HAO) of the
National Center for Atmospheric research (NCAR) is located in Boulder,
Colorado, at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. HAO conducts research and
provides community support and facilities in the following areas: Geospace
Frontiers and Solar Frontiers.

*What You Will Do:*

Conducts analysis of Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO)/Helioseismic and
Magnetic Imager (HMI)/Atmospheric Imaging Assembly (AIA) observations of
evolving flare productive active regions, specifically emerging active
regions that host collisional polarity inversion lines during their
evolution using a combination of analysis techniques on observational data.
May also include the computation and topological analysis of data-driven
magneto-frictional time-evolving models of flare-productive active regions
and/or the computation and analysis of data-inspired and boundary-driven
magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) models using the Max Planck University of Chicago
Radiative MHD (MURaM) code. The work is conducted within a joint High
Altitude Observatory (HAO)/Lockheed Martin Solar and Astrophysics
Laboratory (LMSAL) research project and includes pre-defined research
topics and deliverables. The work will be directed by LMSAL and HAO
scientists.

Responsibilities:

*SDO/HMI/AIA data analysis*

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   Uses a combination of analysis techniques on observational data (e.g.,
   statistical analysis, image processing techniques for feature extraction,
   coordinate transformation and remapping between different observational
   frames or reference, use of data-constrained tools, such as magnetic
   extrapolations on magnetic data and differential emission measure
   inversions on Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) imaging data, and relevant machine
   learning techniques).

*Computation and analysis of magneto-frictional (MF) models*

   -

   Computation of MF models for selected observed active regions using code
   provided by LMSAL.
   -

   Analysis of magnetic topology, specifically formation of flux-ropes.

*Analysis of MURaM MHD models (provided by the Principal Investigator)*

   -

   Analysis of the magnetic topology, specifically formation of flux-ropes.
   -

   Computation of synthetic EUV observables (intensity, line-of-sight
   velocity, non-thermal line width) and comparison with available
   observations.

Prepare scientific results for publication in peer-reviewed journals and
for presentation at meetings and conferences.

Takes the lead in preparing project progress reports at weekly team
meetings and provides input to yearly progress reports as required by the
sponsor.

What You Need:

Education and Years Of Experience

   - Ph.D. or Sc. D. degree in solar physics or space physics or must be
   able to complete such a degree and finish all thesis revisions and defense
   before starting the HAO appointment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

   - Knowledge of solar physics, specifically of the solar corona and
   transient events.
   - Proficiency in computer languages, such as IDL (SolarSoftware) &
   Python.
   - Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
   - Strong written and oral communication skills.

Desired:

   - Familiarity with SDO/HMI/AIA data and common data analysis techniques.
   - Good knowledge of CME initiation theory.
   - Familiarity/proficiency with C & FORTRAN.
   - Experience in running and analyzing magneto-frictional and/or MHD
   models.

Applicant Notes:

   - A Cover Letter expressing your interest in the job announcement is
   required.
   - An up to 2 page long research statement that details your previous
   research experience, domain knowledge, specific skills (familiarity with
   software tools,programming languages, presentation and communication skills
   etc.) and how these experiences and skills qualify you for the job opening
   is required.
   - 3 letters of reference are required and should be sent directly from
   the referees to hrrecruiting at ucar.edu
   - An Inclusion Statement will be required for all applicants advancing
   to an in-person interview. If requested, this statement should address past
   efforts, as well as future vision and plans to advocate for and advance
   diversity, equity, and inclusion in the organization and/or field of work.
   - A pre-employment screening is conducted in conjunction with an offer
   for employment. This screening may involve verifying or reviewing any of
   the following relevant information: restricted parties screening,
   employment verification, performance records of internal candidates,
   education verification, reference checks, verification of professional
   licenses, certifications, and Motor Vehicle Records.  UCAR complies with
   the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
   - For more information about our commitment to diversity, equity, and
   inclusion, here is the link to the *Office of Diversity, Equity &
   Inclusion Strategic Plan*
   <https://www.ucar.edu/sites/default/files/documents/related-links/2020-12/ODEI_StrategicPlan_Final.pdf>
   and to the *ODEI landing page*
   <https://www.ucar.edu/who-we-are/diversity-inclusion>.


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Al Zioba, PHR

Recruiter - Human Resources

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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

alzioba at ucar.edu <rschalha at ucar.edu>

(303)497-8575
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