We cordially invite applications for postdoctoral and visiting scientist positions at the Institute of Space Sciences (ISS), Shandong University. We expect to offer ~4 postdoctoral and several visiting scientist positions. Successful applicants are expected to have demonstrated expertise in carrying out original research in solar and space physics, space weather sciences, plasma physics, and computational fluid dynamics. Demonstrated skills of publishing in refereed journals are also essential.

The applicants are expected to work with one of the following faculty members,
1) Prof. Yao Chen (yaochen@sdu.edu.cn) on physical processes of solar eruptions. Of primary interests are coronal mass ejections, flares, and accompanying particle acceleration via shocks and reconnections, radio bursts, and development of solar radio techniques.

2) Prof. Bo Li (BBL@sdu.edu.cn) on observational and modeling studies of the solar corona and solar wind. He expects to work with a scientist with expertise that can find applications to the broad topic of coronal heating. Plasma waves and turbulence are of particular interest.

3) Prof. Quanqi Shi (sqq@sdu.edu.cn) on magnetospheric physics and solar wind–magnetosphere interaction. Of primary interests are the solar wind mass and energy transport into the magnetosphere and related processes.

4) Prof. Qinghe Zhang (zhangqinghe@sdu.edu.cn) on the physics of the ionosphere and the ionosphere-magnetosphere coupling. Of particular interests are the origin and dynamical evolution of ionospheric irregularities, and ionospheric responses to space-weather events.

The postdoctoral posts are available for a fixed term of 1 year with a possible extension of up to 3 years, depending on research performance and funding availability. The position can start as early as 15 March 2015. The annual salary is 30,000 to 35,000 US dollars depending on qualification and experience.

Visiting scientist appointments are for 3-12 months, and the post-holders should pursue independent research in close collaboration with the ISS faculty members.

For all successful applicants, the ISS will cover their one-way, economy-class airfare to Weihai/Yantai. The ISS will also help arrange a temporary or long-term accommodation, which is fully-furnished and in easy reach of shopping plazas, restaurants, the university campus, and the beautiful Weihai International Beach. Rent and utilities shall be paid by the applicant.

ISS is located in the scenic coastal city of Weihai, which with its considerably low living cost and wonderful beaches is regarded as one of the nation’s most desirable cities.

Applications will be considered from 1 January 2015 onwards. Candidates should submit electronically a CV, a cover letter describing their research experience and interests, as well as names and contact details of two potential referees, to one of the above prospective collaborators (please also copy to yaochen.sdu@gmail.com). Please visit the webpage (http://space.wh.sdu.edu.cn/list.php?fid=19) for more information.