From: “Manuel Grande [mng]”
We seek researchers of outstanding calibre and a proven record for this position, which may be in any area of Solar System Physics. You will be expected to contribute to the Institute’s teaching programmes.
The candidate?s research will be complementary to at least one area of research performed by the Solar System Physics group at Aberystwyth. These are:
(i) Dynamic processes in the solar atmosphere;
(ii) Onset and evolution of the solar wind as it propagates into interplanetary space;
(iii) Interaction of the solar wind with planetary and terrestrial magnetospheres, ionospheres and atmospheres; and
(iv) Planetary and lunar surfaces, and robotic exploration.
The applicant should hold a PHD and have postdoctoral experience in astrophysics, physics or a closely related field at the start of the appointment, and should be able to demonstrate a strong research record.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to:
Professor Manuel Grande, Email: mng@aber.ac.uk. Tel: (01970) 622802
It is hoped that the appointment will be in place by January 1st 2010 at the latest.
Ref: MP.09.05
Closing date: 17 September 2009
Interviews will be held in late September / beginning of October 2009.
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