Postdoctoral Research Associate
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Research
Posted on May 8, 2024
Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Company: Princeton University
Description: Postdoctoral position in plasma physics: A postdoctoral position in plasma astrophysics is available at the Department of Astrophysical Sciences at Princeton University. The research will be to conduct numerical studies for non-local flow-driven magnetized plasma instabilities and their associated nonlinear transport in astrophysical and laboratory plasmas. The applicant is required to have a PhD in physics, or a related field, and have a strong background in computational astrophysics. The expected starting date will be September 1, 2024. Appointments are for one year with the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance and continued funding. This project is funded by the NSF award "Non-local magneto-curvature instabilities and their associated nonlinear transport in astrophysical disks". Applicants must apply online and submit a cv, cover letter and contact information for three references at: https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/position/34621. Letters of recommendation will also be handled through this site. Application materials: *1-3-page cover letter, describing your previous research, future research goals and career plans, and interest in the Simons project. Please comment on your experience with both analytic methods and scientific computing. *CV, including complete list of publications. We are seeking to recruit from as diverse a pool of talent as possible, and endeavor to preserve the Department of Astrophysical Sciences' reputation as a pleasant workplace with a lively and friendly scientific atmosphere which recognizes that technical innovations are an important intellectual contribution to the science produced. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as they are received. Applications should be submitted by June 17, 2024, 11:59 (EST)for full consideration, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. This position is subject to Princeton University's background check policy. The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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