Job Advertisement: Closing Date 10th February 2013
Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Solar Physics
The Astronomy Unit (AU) at Queen Mary University of London has a vacancy
for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to work on the Leverhulme Trust
Research Grant entitled "Advanced model of solar radio bursts via plasma
kinetic simulation".
Applicants should have, or be about to gain, a PhD in solar/space physics
with experience in the use/development of particle-in-cell numerical codes.
The post is full time and fixed term, available from 1 March 2013 or as
soon as possible thereafter for 30 months (2.5 years). It is funded by the
Leverhulme Trust Research Grant. Starting salary will be in the range
GBP 30,805 (Y1), GBP 32,495 (Y2), GBP 34,283 (Y3) (six month in year 3)
per annum inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include 30 days paid
annual leave, defined benefit pension scheme and interest-free season
ticket loan.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to the Leverhulme Grant Principal
Investigator, Dr David Tsiklauri by email to [log in to unmask] or on
+44 (0)20 7882 5898. Further details about the AU can be found at
http://astro.qmul.ac.uk
Completed online application forms, cover letter, CV (which should include
a list of publications), a statement of research interests should be
submitted online here: http://www.jobs.qmul.ac.uk/3602 (and follow
"Apply online" link).Please note only shortlisted candidates will be asked
to provide 3 academic references.
The closing date for applications is 10th February 2013.
Tentatively, interviews are expected to be held during the week of 18-22
February 2013.
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