Postdoctoral Researcher Position at the New Jersey Institute of Technology

The Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research (CSTR) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology has an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to carry out original research in the area of solar flare physics. The successful candidate will utilize radio observations from the Owens Valley Solar Arrays, including the Expanded Owens Valley Solar Array (EOVSA) and the Long Wavelength Array at the Owens Valley Radio Observatory (OVRO-LWA), together with complementary multi-wavelength data from ground-based and space-borne observatories, to investigate energy release and particle acceleration in solar eruptive events. The researcher will also have the opportunity to participate in multi-institutional collaborations on joint observation–model studies of solar eruptions and energetic particles, contribute to EOVSA and OVRO-LWA operations, and engage in the development of next-generation solar radio instrumentation.

The appointment is initially for one year, with the possibility of renewal for one additional year, contingent upon the availability of funding and mutual satisfaction. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

By the start date, applicants are expected to hold a Ph.D. in physics, astrophysics, space physics, or a closely related field. The successful candidate should have experience in analyzing solar data, a solid understanding of basic solar physics, plasma physics, and radiative transfer, and working knowledge of Python in Linux and/or macOS environments. Experience with radio interferometry and synthesis imaging is desirable but not required.

Applications can be submitted at https://njit.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/8543?c=njit&sq=req8543. Applications should include a cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae with a publication list, a brief research statement (1–2 pages), and the names and contact information of three references. Questions about the position may be directed to Sijie Yu at sijie.yu at njit.edu.