Post Doctoral Research Associate

Title:
Post Doctoral Research Associate

Department:
Physics

Reports To:
Professor

Position Type:
Staff

Position Summary:
The Center for
Solar-Terrestrial Research (CSTR) at the New Jersey Institute of Technology
invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate position to carry
out research in solar physics. The appointment is initially for one year, with
the possibility of renewal for an additional year contingent upon the
availability of funding. Applications will be accepted until the position is
filled.

Essential Functions:
-Conduct original
research in solar physics using data from Owens Valley Solar Arrays (OVSA),
Solar Orbiter (SolO), Parker Solar Probe (PSP), and other complementary
instruments.
-Support data processing and validation for OVSA data users as
requested.
-Engage in the dissemination of the results of the research, for
example, prepare papers for publication in scientific journals, and prepare and
present findings at professional conferences.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
-Successful
applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in physics, astrophysics, space
physics, or a closely related field.
-At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Preferred Qualifications:
-Experience in Linux/Unix
operating systems, Python programming language, and software development.
Experience in radio interferometry and synthesis imaging is considered a plus,
but not a prerequisite.

Bargaining Unit:
AFT-UCAN

Salary Information:
In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated starting annual salary for this position is $63,536.82 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page: https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits.

FLSA:
Exempt
Full-Time

Special Instructions to
Applicants:
-The application consists
of a complete CV (including a list of publications) and names and contact
information for three references.