Postdoctoral Position in Solar Physics
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, India, invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate position in Solar Physics. The successful applicant should have a PhD in physics/astrophysics, and be interested in plasma astrophysics/solar physics.
(S)he will work with Dr Prasad Subramanian in the general area of the propagation and terrestrial effects of solar coronal mass ejections (CMEs). The work will involve a combination of theory and analysis of data from sources like SOHO and the GRAPES-3 cosmic ray telescope. MHD and/or particle plasma simulations are also a possibility.
This position is funded through a RESPOND grant from the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). The initial appointment will be for two years, with a performance review at the end of the first year. The stipend will be as per ISRO norms.
Interested candidates may send a CV, a publication list, a short statement of research interests and names and contact details of 3 referees who are familiar with the candidate's work to Dr Prasad Subramanian (p.subramanian AT iiserpune DOT ac DOT in). Further information about IISER Pune may be obtained at http://www.iiserpune.ac.in
The first round of applications will be scrutinized by January 15 2010.
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