Opening of 2 postdoctoral positions at LPP

Opening of 2 postdoctoral positions at LPP:

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*1. Space Plasma Physics / Numerical Simulations*

The Laboratory of Plasma Physics (LPP) invites applications for a

postdoctoral position in Space Plasma Physics. In the field ofsolar wind / magnetosphere couplings, the project consists in achieving realistic

simulations of solar events such as Corotating Interaction Regions (CIR) and Coronal Mass Ejections (CME) and in analyzing their interactions

with Earth’s magnetospheric boundaries (bow shock, magnetopause). The

successful candidate will exploit an existing 3D hybrid code, develop

modules and diagnostic tools and validate the numerical results by

comparison to in-situ observations from space missions such as Cluster

THEMIS, MMS.

The applicant should have completed a PhD in Plasma Physics,

Astrophysics, Physics or related fields and published scientific papers

in peer-reviewed journals. Experience in simulations, python coding

and/or in in-situ space data analysis will be appreciated. A good

knowledge of written and spoken scientific English is required, as well

as a rigorous work and capabilities to work in a team.

The Laboratory of Plasmas Physics (LPP) is a CNRS Joint Research Unit

based at Ecole Polytechnique. The successful candidate will join the

team "Space Plasmas". The position is funded by the project ANR TEMPETE

for a maximum of two years and will be granted on the basis of past

experience. The position will be open until it is filled for a start in

fall 2019.



Interested candidates are invited to apply through the CNRS job portal

(http://bit.ly/2y6nhI0) or to dominique.fontaine ‘at’

lpp.polytechnique.fr by sending : a cover letter describing background,

qualifications, experiences and motivations relevant to the position; a

full curriculum vitae (CV) detailing education, publications, research

experiences, awards, etc.; the contacts for 3 professional references

and recommendation letters.

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*2. Space Plasma Physics / Data Analysis*

The Laboratory of Plasma Physics (LPP) invites applications for a

postdoctoral position in space plasma physics. In the framework of a

research project on the coupling between the solar wind and the

terrestrial magnetosphere, the research activity will focus on the

impact of extreme solar events such as Coronal Mass Ejections (CME) on

the plasmasheet which represents the main plasma reservoir inside the

terrestrial magnetosphere and on its dynamics. This project involves the analysis of in-situ observations on board satellite constellations such

as Cluster, THEMIS, MMS inside the magnetosphere during periods of

extreme events by comparison to quiet periods and models. A statistical

approach will then be developed.

The applicant should have completed a PhD in Plasma Physics,

Astrophysics, Physics or related fields and published scientific papers

in peer-reviewed journals. Experience in in-situ space data analysis, in python programming and/or in statistical analysis will be appreciated. A good knowledge of written and spoken scientific English is required, as

well as a rigorous work and capabilities to work in a team.

The Laboratory of Plasmas Physics (LPP) is a CNRS Joint Research Unit

based at Ecole Polytechnique. The successful candidate will join the

“Space Plasmas” team. This postdoctoral fellowship will be appointed for

a maximum of two years and will be granted on the basis of past

experience. The position will be open until it is filled for a start in

fall 2019.

Interested candidates are invited to send their application to

dominique.fontaine ‘at’ lpp.polytechnique.fr including : a cover letter

describing background, qualifications and experience relevant to the

position; a full curriculum vitae (CV) detailing education,

publications, research experiences, awards, etc; the contact information for 3 professional references and recommendation letters.