Job Advertisement: Closing Date 17th September 2009 Lectureship in Solar System Physics We seek researchers of outstanding calibre and a proven record for this position, which may be in any area of Solar System Physics. You will be expected to contribute to the Institute's teaching programmes. The candidate's research will be complementary to at least one area of research performed by the Solar System Physics group at Aberystwyth. These are: (i) Dynamic processes in the solar atmosphere; (ii) Onset and evolution of the solar wind as it propagates into interplanetary space; (iii) Interaction of the solar wind with planetary and terrestrial magnetospheres, ionospheres and atmospheres; and (iv) Planetary and lunar surfaces, and robotic exploration. The applicant should hold a PHD and have postdoctoral experience in astrophysics, physics or a closely related field at the start of the appointment, and should be able to demonstrate a strong research record. Informal enquiries may be addressed to: Professor Manuel Grande, Email: [log in to unmask] Tel: (01970) 622802 It is hoped that the appointment will be in place by January 1st 2010 at the latest. Ref: MP.09.05 Closing date: 17 September 2009 Interviews will be held in late September / beginning of October 2009. More details at: http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/media/MP.09.05%20Ext.pdf ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Royal Astronomical Society Job List is provided free-of-charge through the JISC Mail Service. Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy, the RAS cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy or validity, either directly or by implication, of job advertisements or other information posted to this list. For more information about the Royal Astronomical Society visit the website at www.ras.org.uk. Royal Astronomical Society, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BQ, UK, tel. +44 (0)20 7734 3308, fax. +44 (0)20 7494 0166, www.ras.org.uk