Postdoctoral position in atmospheric and space physics in Trondheim, Norway
(NT 61/13)
A postdoctoral position within the field of atmospheric and space physics is
available at the Department of Physics at the Norwegian University of
Science and Technology (NTNU). The duration of the appointment is 2 years,
with the possibility of renewal. The work will be within the Atmospheric and
Environmental Physics group to examine the observational evidence for solar
and energetic particle effects on neutral atmosphere chemistry and dynamics.
Atmospheric radar, airglow and radiometer data will be examined for such
signatures using both ground-based and satellite platforms. The position
will be part of the Birkeland Centre for Space Science (BCSS), a Research
Council of Norway international collaborative Centre of Excellence. Hence
the position, located at NTNU, will provide abundant opportunities for
scientific cooperation with both the international and Norwegian
space-science communities
The successful applicant should be highly competent, motivated and
ambitious. The candidate should have a PhD in Atmospheric Science, Space
Physics, Astrophysics or a related field, with strong data analysis,
statistical, and programming skills. Excellent communication skills, both
oral and written are important, and the applicant should speak and write
English fluently.
The position is remunerated according to the Norwegian State salary scale.
Postdoctoral associates are remunerated in salary code 1352, normally at
wage level 57 on the Norwegian Government pay scale, gross NOK 473100 per
year before tax. There is 2% pension deduction.
The appointment of the postdoctoral fellow will be made according to
Norwegian guidelines for universities and university colleges and to the
general regulations regarding university employees. The national labour
force should reflect the composition of the population to the greatest
possible extent, and thus women are especially encouraged to apply.
If you are interested in the position, have any questions or require further
information, please email us (patrick.espy@ntnu.no or
robert.hibbins@ntnu.no). Further information about the BCSS can be found at
http://www.uib.no/birkeland/en, and information about atmospheric physics
research at NTNU can be found at
http://www.ntnu.edu/physics/appliedphysics/atmosphere
Applications with a letter describing the candidate's motivation, skills and
personal qualifications for the position; a CV; a list of publications and
other scientific works; and the contact details for at least two referees
should be submitted electronically through this page:
http://www.jobbnorge.no/job.aspx?jobid=95913.
Applications received elsewhere will not be considered.
The reference number of the position is: NT-61/13
Application deadline: 15. September 2013
Patrick Espy
Department of Physics
Norwegian University of
Science and Technology
Hoegskoleringen 5
NO-7491 Trondheim
Norway
