Assistant Researcher -Space Sciences Laboratory, UC Berkeley
Position overview
Position title: Assistant Research PhysicistApplication Window
Open date: January 31, 2024
Most recent review date: Friday, Mar 15, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Thursday, Jan 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The Space Sciences Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for an Assistant Researcher position. The successful applicant will investigate plasma transport, acceleration, and loss, in the coupled Earth’s magnetosphere. The work will involve the analysis of field and particle measurements from missions such as the magnetosphere multi-spacecraft Van Allen Probes, Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) missions, and Time History of Events and Macroscale Interactions During Substorms (THEMIS). The successful candidate will engage in independent research, enhancing our understanding of space plasma processes. This will include data analysis, interpretation, and modeling of space plasma processes. They will be involved in national and international collaborations, and will be expected to present their results at national and international conferences and publish their results in leading peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Department: http://ssl.berkeley.edu/
Qualifications
A PhD or equivalent international degree.
- Minimum one year of postdoctoral experience at start date
- Candidate should have experience analyzing field and particle measurements from magnetospheric missions
- Candidate should have mastery of one or more data analysis language, such as IDL or Python
- Candidate should have demonstrated their ability to collaborate successfully in national and international collaborations
- Candidate should have demonstrated their ability to seek and secure extramural funding and support
- Candidate should have demonstrated their ability to carry independent research
- Experience in relevant theoretical modeling will be an advantage.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research - 2-3 page statement of research interests and future plans.
Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley (for additional information go to https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity).
Publications list (Optional)
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Letters of reference will only be required of
finalists.
Help contact: ajoga@berkeley.edu
About UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct
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