We cordially invite 5 highly-motivated postdoctoral scientists from outside China who obtained their PhD degree within 3 years prior to employment in plasma physics, space physics/space weather studies, solar physics, computational fluid dynamics, and space instrumentation. Successful applicants are expected to have demonstrated skills in both conducting independent research and publishing in refereed journals.
The core mission of the newly-established Institute of Space Sciences at Shandong University (ISS-SDU) is to conduct world-class research in the fields of space physics, planetary science, astronomy and astrophysics. ISS intends to make itself a leading institute not just in China, but also on a bigger stage, made possible by the generous financial support from both the University and national funding agencies. A 20,000-square-meter facility with a splendid view of mountains, sandy beaches and the Yellow sea will be ready for use by ISS at the end of this August. ISS is also equipped with quality high-performance computing facilities, and has assembled a team of efficient technical and supporting staff.
The applicants are expected to work with,
1) Prof. Yao Chen (yaochen@sdu.edu.cn) on physical processes associated with solar eruptions. Of primary interests are coronal mass ejections, flares, and relevant processes including shocks, magnetic reconnection, particle acceleration, radio bursts, etc.
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. Li-dong 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 origin of the solar wind.
4) Prof. Quanqi Shi (sqq@sdu.edu.cn) on solar wind–magnetosphere interaction. Of primary interests are the solar wind plasma and energy transport throughout the magnetosphere together with the ground magnetic field and aurora response.
The posts are available for a fixed term of 2 years with a possible 2-year extension depending on funding availability and performance, and can start as early as on 1 September 2013. The annual salary is 25,000 to 30,000 US dollars, depending on qualification and experience. Each employed scientist will receive support to attend up to 3 international conferences during this two-year term. 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 1 May 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 two letters of reference, to one of the four prospective collaborators (please also copy to yaochen.sdu@gmail.com).