Applications are invited for a 2 year Research Associate position in the
Radio and Space Plasma Physics Group at the University of Leicester, UK.
The Group's overall research programme is concerned with the outer
environments of Earth and the planets, consisting of the atmospheres,
ionospheres, and magnetospheres of these bodies, and their links with the
Sun through the interplanetary medium. The post available is an STFC funded
position to apply research knowledge of the variability of the Earth's space
environment to applications in submarine magnetotelluric surveys performed
by the oil exploration industry. The post is a collaboration with
Schlumberger Cambridge Research via the STFC PIPSS scheme. Candidates
should have a demonstrated record of productive research and hold (or expect
shortly to hold) a PhD in a relevant research area.
Salary Grade 7 - £30,594 to £35,469 p.a.
Fixed Term Contract for 2 years
Post to start before September 2009
Closing Date: 16 April 2009
See www.le.ac.uk/personnel/jobs
or contact Tim Yeoman ([log in to unmask]) for details.
