We seek candidates for a postdoctoral position to work in the context of an Odysseus project of the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) that aims to perform forward modelling for MHD oscillation models. Forward modelling is the calculation of artificial observations from existing models of the MHD oscillations. The models constructed here are specifically aimed at improving solar atmospheric seismology using SDO/AIA data.
The candidate will be hosted in the Centre for Plasma Astrophysics (CPA, http://wis.kuleuven.be/cpa) in the Mathematics Department of the University of Leuven (Belgium). The research at the CPA focusses on plasmas in all astrophysical context, ranging from extragalactic jets, over the solar corona, to space weather and the Earth’s magnetosphere.

The tasks in this postdoctoral project are the analysis of Hinode/EIS and SDO/AIA observations, studying oscillatory phenomena, using the results of the forward modelling that has been performed earlier in the project.

A PhD in Astrophysics (or closely related subject) is desirable, with a specialisation in solar physics. Prior experience with the analysis of oscillatory time series and spectral data is a plus.

You will receive a scholarship for one year, which can be extended after successful evaluation to a total of two years. The position starts October 1, 2012 (or soon thereafter). Applications must include a letter of interest, a CV, a list of publications and the name of two referees. Application is through the online webpage of Arenberg Doctoral School (http://phd.kuleuven.be/set/postdoc/voorstellen.php?group=50000403, look for advert with title “Analysis and modelling of oscillatory processes using SDO and/or Hinode observations”)

Deadline:
2012-05-31

Contact:
Tom Van Doorsselaere (tom.vandoorsselaere@wis.kuleuven.be)

http://phd.kuleuven.be/set/postdoc/voorstellen.php?group=50000403