UCLan funded Postdoctoral Research Assistant (Solar Physics)

Job Advertisement: Closing Date 29th January 2010

UCLan funded Postdoctoral Research Assistant (Solar Physics)

two year limited term position

Jeremiah Horrocks Institute,

School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences,

University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK

Salary up to 27,999

Applications are invited for a two-year UCLan-funded Postdoctoral

Research Assistant post to undertake research in Solar Physics with Dr

Robert Walsh.

The project involves collaborative and individual research in the area

of Solar Physics with particular emphasis on coronal physics. The

position will involve analysing appropriate datasets from SDO with

complementary observations from SOHO, Hinode and STEREO satellite

missions as well as providing support in the running and maintenance of

the UCLan NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) Datahub Project in

collaboration with the other solar group members and datahub manager.

Candidates should have at least three years experience in Solar Physics

(at PhD level of above), and should hold a BSc and a PhD (awarded or

imminent) in an appropriate subject. Experience in analysing

multi-instrument, multi-wavelength solar observing campaigns and in

related software (IDL, Solarsoft) is essential. Also a familiarity with

databases would be an advantage but not essential.

An application form and further details are available at

www.uclan.ac.uk/jobs  .

Alternatively, for an application package phone Human Resources

(Personnel) during office hours on +44 (0)1772 892324, or fax on +44

(0)1772 892933. Quote the reference number 403A-27-11.

It is requested that the completed application form, together with a

full curriculum vitae and bibliography along with references from two

referees arrive by the initial closing date of 29th January 2010.

References should be emailed or sent directly to Dr. Robert Walsh -

rwwalsh=40uclan.ac.uk ; phone +44 (0)1772 894282; fax +44 (0)1772

894988.

For general information on the University and the School visit

www.uclan.ac.uk and www.star.uclan.ac.uk . For further information and

informal enquires, please contact Dr Walsh.

It is planned that interviews will be held during February 2010 although

this will be confirmed with the interviewees.

Commencing date for the post is negotiable but the successful candidate

should be willing to start as soon as possible.

Reference number: 403A-27-11

Closing date: 29th January 2010