Opening of 2 postdocs at LPP
*1. Space Plasma Physics / Numerical Simulations*
The Laboratory of Plasma Physics (LPP) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Space Plasma Physics. In the field ofsolar wind / magnetosphere couplings, the project consists in achieving realistic simulations of solar events such as Corotating Interaction Regions (CIR) and Coronal Mass Ejections (CME) and in analyzing their interactions with Earth’s magnetospheric boundaries (bow shock, magnetopause). The successful candidate will exploit an existing 3D hybrid code, develop modules and diagnostic tools and validate the numerical results by comparison to in-situ observations from space missions such as Cluster THEMIS, MMS.
The applicant should have completed a PhD in Plasma Physics, Astrophysics, Physics or related fields and published scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals. Experience in simulations, python coding and/or in in-situ space data analysis will be appreciated. A good knowledge of written and spoken scientific English is required, as well as a rigorous work and capabilities to work in a team.
The Laboratory of Plasmas Physics (LPP) is a CNRS Joint Research Unit based at Ecole Polytechnique near Paris. The successful candidate will join the team “Space Plasmas”. The position is funded by the project ANR TEMPETE for a maximum of two years and will be granted on the basis of
past experience. The position will be open until it is filled for a
start in fall 2019.
Interested candidates are invited to apply through the CNRS job portal (http://bit.ly/2y6nhI0) or to dominique.fontaine ‘at’
lpp.polytechnique.fr by sending : a cover letter describing background, qualifications, experiences and motivations relevant to the position; a full curriculum vitae (CV) detailing education, publications, research experiences, awards, etc.; the contacts for 3 professional references and recommendation letters.
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*2. Space Plasma Physics / Data Analysis*
The Laboratory of Plasma Physics (LPP) invites applications for a postdoctoral position in space plasma physics. In the framework of a research project on the coupling between the solar wind and the terrestrial magnetosphere, the research activity will focus on the impact of extreme solar events such as Coronal Mass Ejections (CME) on the plasmasheet which represents the main plasma reservoir inside the terrestrial magnetosphere and on its dynamics. This project involves the
analysis of in-situ observations onboard satellite constellations such as Cluster, THEMIS, MMS inside the magnetosphere during periods of extreme events by comparison to quiet periods and models. A statistical approach will then be developed.
The applicant should have completed a PhD in Plasma Physics, Astrophysics, Physics or related fields and published scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals. Experience in in-situ space data analysis, in python programming and/or in statistical analysis will be appreciated. A good knowledge of written and spoken scientific English is required, as
well as a rigorous work and capabilities to work in a team.
The Laboratory of Plasmas Physics (LPP) is a CNRS Joint Research Unit based at Ecole Polytechnique near Paris. The successful candidate will join the “Space Plasmas” team. This postdoctoral fellowship will be appointed for a maximum of two years and will be granted on the basis of past experience. The position will be open until it is filled for a start in fall 2019.
Interested candidates are invited to send their application to
dominique.fontaine ‘at’ lpp.polytechnique.fr including : a cover letter describing background, qualifications and experience relevant to the position; a full curriculum vitae (CV) detailing education, publications, research experiences, awards, etc; the contact information for 3 professional references and recommendation letters.
