[ES_JOBS_NET] Alan Henry Post Doctoral Fellow - Lightning Electromagnetics and Atmospheric Electricity, Florida Tech

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

Alan Henry Post Doctoral Fellow - Lightning Electromagnetics and
Atmospheric Electricity


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The Florida Institute of Technology invites applications for the Alan Henry
Postdoctoral Fellow position in lightning physics, atmospheric electricity,
and near-space electrodynamics. The successful candidate will join an
active interdisciplinary research program focused on lightning
electromagnetics, atmosphere–ionosphere coupling, high-energy atmospheric
phenomena, advanced sensing systems, and impacts on the geospace
environment. The position involves both fundamental and applied research
using field experiments, electromagnetic instrumentation, numerical
modeling, and large-scale data analysis in collaboration with national
laboratories and government agencies.

The Alan Henry Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct fundamental and applied
research in lightning electromagnetics, atmospheric electricity,
atmosphere–ionosphere coupling, and impacts on the near-space environment.
The successful candidate will have prior research experience in relevant
areas which may include discharge physics, lightning electromagnetic
pulses, broadband electromagnetic radiation measurements, high-energy
atmospheric phenomena, and ionospheric effects of lightning. This position
integrates physical theory, electromagnetic measurement systems,
instrumentation development, field experiments, and advanced data analysis
and modeling.

Job Responsibilities:
• Conduct independent and collaborative research in lightning and
atmospheric electricity, including analysis of electromagnetic, optical,
and/or energetic radiation measurements.
• Develop, test, and deploy electromagnetic instrumentation systems for
field and laboratory experiments.
• Lead and participate in field campaigns, including instrument
installation, calibration, data acquisition, and troubleshooting.
• Perform advanced data analysis and modeling using numerical, statistical,
and computational methods.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at
national and international conferences.
• Assist in preparation of research proposals and technical reports to
sponsoring agencies (e.g., NSF, NASA, DoD).
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research activities.

Knowledge and Skills:
• Experience with electromagnetic measurement systems (VLF/LF/VHF/UHF).
• Instrumentation design and development.
• Field experiment planning and execution.
• Signal processing and time-series analysis.
• Numerical modeling and simulation.
• Programming proficiency (Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or similar).
• Experience with large datasets and scientific computing.
• Familiarity with high-energy atmospheric physics (preferred).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Required Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Atmospheric Science, Physics, Space
Physics, or closely related fields.
• Valid driver’s license required for field operations.
• Ability to obtain institutional field safety clearance.
• Electrical safety training preferred.

Interested candidates should contact Dr. Hamid Rassoul (rassoul at fit.edu)
and/or Dr. Amitabh Nag (anag at fit.edu) with any additional questions
regarding the position or ongoing research activities. Applicants should
submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact
information for three professional references as a single combined PDF file
through the Florida Tech HR website ( FIT Careers
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preferably before June 15, 2026. The anticipated start date for the
position is July 15, 2026.

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information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and other
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321-674-7153; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil
Rights.

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accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human
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day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course
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