Post Doctoral Research Associate
New Jersey Institute of Technology · Newark, NJ · 1 wk ago
Analyst$62k/yrFull-time
Essential Functions
- Utilize radio observations from the Owens Valley Solar Arrays, including the Expanded Owens Valley Solar Array (EOVSA) and the Long Wavelength Array at the Owens Valley Radio Observatory (OVRO-LWA), together with complementary multi-wavelength data from ground-based and spaceborne observatories, to investigate energy release and particle acceleration in solar eruptive events.
- Participate in multi-institutional collaborations on joint observation–model studies of solar eruptions and energetic particles.
- Contribute to EOVSA and OVRO-LWA operations.
- Engage in the development of next-generation solar radio instrumentation.
Prerequisite Qualifications
- Hold a Ph.D. in physics, astrophysics, space physics, or a closely related field.
- Experience in analyzing solar data.
- A solid understanding of basic solar physics, plasma physics, and radiative transfer.
- Working knowledge of Python in Linux and/or macOS environments.
Bargaining Unit
AFT-UCAN
Salary Information
In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated starting annual salary for this position is $62,232.00 (USD).
Full-Time
Special Instructions to Applicants
- Applications should include a cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae with a publication list, a brief research statement (1–2 pages), and the names and contact information of three references.
Contact Information
To learn more about the comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position, please visit our benefits page: https://hr.njit.edu/health-benefits.
Questions about the position may be directed to Sijie Yu at sijie.yu@njit.edu.