We cordially invite applications for postdoctoral and visiting scientist positions at the Institute of Space Sciences (ISS), Shandong University. We expect to offer 4 to 6 postdoctoral and several visiting scientist positions. The successful applicants are expected to carry out original research in solar and space physics, space weather sciences, plasma physics, computational fluid dynamics, and space instrumentation with demonstrated skills of publishing in refereed journals.

The applicants are expected to work with,
1) Prof. Yao Chen (yaochen@sdu.edu.cn) on physical processes of solar eruptions. Of primary interests are coronal mass ejections, flares, and accompanying processes of shocks, magnetic reconnection, particle acceleration, radio bursts, and related topics.

2) Prof. Lidong Xia (XLD@sdu.edu.cn) on multi-wavelength observational studies of the fundamental processes in the solar atmosphere. Of particular interests are the physics of the solar transition region and the magnetic connection from the photosphere to the corona.

3) 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.

4) 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.

5) Prof. Qinghe Zhang (zhangqhsd@gmail.com) 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 2-year extension depending on funding availability and performance, and can start as early as 1 January 2014. The annual salary is 25,000 to 30,000 US dollars depending on qualification and experience. Visiting scientist appointments are for 3-12 months, and the postholders should pursue independent research in close collaboration with the ISS faculty members.

For all successful applicants, accommodation will be provided free of charge (worth an additional 5000-US dollar value) which is fully-furnished and in easy reach of shopping plazas, the university campus, and the Weihai International Beach. ISS is located in the scenic coastal city of Weihai, which with its considerably low living cost (~400 – 800 US dollars per month) and wonderful beaches is regarded as one of the nation’s most desirable cities.

Applications will be considered from 15 December 2013 onwards. We will continue to accept applications until the positions are filled. Candidates should submit electronically a CV, a cover letter describing their research experience and interests, and the names 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.