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<div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate position working in computational astrophysics - with applications to the Sun and Solar Wind - at the University of Newcastle,
Australia. The successful candidate will work with A/Prof David Pontin, and join a newly-established and growing group in Solar/Space Physics. The project is funded by the Australian Research Council through a grant on “Understanding the sources of the slow
solar wind”. This will involve designing and performing large-scale magnetohydrodynamic simulations of the Sun’s atmosphere, and analysis of 3D magnetic field structures, magnetic reconnection, and plasma signatures. The project involves collaboration with
colleagues at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and Durham University.</div>
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<div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">As the ideal candidate, you have experience in computational simulations for astrophysics/solar physics problems. Either a finishing PhD student or candidate with previous postdoc experience
in solar physics, astrophysics, (space) plasma physics, applied mathematics or similar subject, you will show:</div>
<div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">- Demonstrated experience in high-performance computing relevant to modelling plasmas or fluids.</div>
<div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">- An interest in understanding the solar corona and the fundamental physical processes that occur there.</div>
<div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">- Proven ability to work proactively and independently to achieve research outcomes.</div>
<div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">- Confident communication skills and enjoy interacting as part of a team or workgroup.</div>
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<div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">For the full advert and a link to the position description and application procedure, see </div>
<div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"><a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/wmw9CP7LAXf0o8Ow5izdNap?domain=livehire.com">https://www.livehire.com/careers/universityofnewcastle/job/HRC0002118/C83B70MO23/postdoctoral-research-associate</a></div>
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<div style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">The position is available until the end of 2024, with possibility of extension up to three years, and the closing date is the 12th of June. Enquiries should be directed to David Pontin (<a href="mailto:David.Pontin@newcastle.edu.au">David.Pontin@newcastle.edu.au</a>)</div>
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