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Message from the MIST mailing list. Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks candidates for two postdoctoral positions in space plasma physics with the Space Science and Applications Group (ISR-1). These are two year positions with the possibility of extension to a third year. The selected candidates will have the opportunity to interact with Laboratory staff engaged in a broad range of observational, computational, and theoretical research in plasma physics of the terrestrial magnetosphere. Applicants should have a doctoral degree in space physics or appropriate similar fields obtained within the last five years, or soon to be completed. They should have demonstrated ability to pursue independent research and work as a member of a team, as well as a strong record of publication and presentation. For general information about postdoctoral positions at Los Alamos, see http://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/index.php. 1. Postdoctoral Position in Radiation Belt Physics (IRC68743) The candidate chosen for this position will be expected to focus on the topic of radiation belt modeling and comparison to data. The specific project will depend on the skills and interests of the candidate selected, but could include event case studies using the LANL DREAM3D diffusion model, comparative studies of the effects of different wave modes on trapped electrons, or incorporation of global effects of nonlinear wave-particle interactions into DREAM3D. The most relevant previous experience would include numerical modeling, observational analysis, or developing and using numerical simulations on large-scale computers. Interested candidates should send their CV, publications list, and statement of research interests to Greg Cunningham ([log in to unmask]), Geoff Reeves ([log in to unmask]), and Michael Henderson ([log in to unmask]), and apply online at jobs.lanl.gov and search for IRC68743. 2. Postdoctoral Position in Space Weather (IRC68717) The candidate chosen for this position will be expected to focus on the modeling of solar energetic particle transport within the magnetosphere and the comparison of model results to data from high-energy charged particle detectors aboard the GPS constellation. Applicants should have knowledge in at least one of the following areas: solar energetic particles, cosmic rays, coronal mass ejections and their interaction with the Earth’s magnetosphere, large-scale magnetospheric current systems, or charged particle dynamics. Desirable technical skills include familiarity with numerical optimization techniques, experience with high-performance computing, and a knowledge of modern scientific programming. Interested candidates should send their CV, publications list, and statement of research interests to Steve Morley ([log in to unmask]) and Jesse Woodroffe ([log in to unmask]), and apply online at jobs.lanl.gov and search for IRC68717. To send a message to the list, email [log in to unmask] or visit http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?P1&L=mist MIST Web page is http://www.mist.ac.uk/