from Paola Testa
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Closing Date = 31 January 2016

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position in the area of Solar Physics. The successful candidate will conduct research relevant to coronal heating, by using imaging and spectral data of the Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS) in conjunction with Hinode and SDO data.

The postdoctoral researcher will work primarily with Dr Paola Testa (at Lockheed Martin Solar and Astrophysics Laboratory, in Palo Alto, CA), but is also expected to spend part of the time at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (in Cambridge, MA) primarily working with Dr Kathy Reeves. The postdoctoral researcher will also have the opportunity to be involved in planning of IRIS science operations.

The candidate should have a good knowledge of solar physics and experience in the data analysis of solar observations, and preferably of EUV/UV spectral data. Applicants should have a PhD (or expect to complete a PhD soon) in solar physics, plasma physics, or a closely related field.

The position is for a 2-year period. The postdoctoral researcher will be employed by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory; benefits include medical, dental, vision.

Closing date for applications is 31 January 2016. Submit CV, a 1-2 page research statement and 2 references to:
Dr. Paola Testa

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr Paola Testa (phone +1-650-424-2023)