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New Jersey Institute of Technology · 4 months ago

Research Associate

position, None, US
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level

New Jersey Institute of Technology is seeking a Research Associate for the Center for Computational Heliophysics. The role involves developing helioseismology methods and conducting numerical MHD simulations to investigate subsurface flows and magnetic fields.

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Responsibilities

Development of helioseismology methods
Analysis of large data sets from Solar Observatory
Global-Sun MHD modeling methods and software
Publication of original research
Support of CCH projects

Qualification

HelioseismologyMHD modelingSolar physicsData analysisComputational methodsMathematicsStatisticsIndependent researchPublication skills

Required

Ph.D. in solar/applied physics or related field
Must demonstrate the ability to perform independent research and publish peer-reviewed articles
Strong background in solar physics, helioseismology, MHD modeling, mathematics, statistics, and computational methods
Experience in analyzing observational data from the Solar Dynamics Observatory and 3D numerical simulations

Preferred

Experience in helioseismology and/or numerical MHD simulations

Benefits

Benefits are competitive

Company

New Jersey Institute of Technology

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New Jersey Institute of Technology is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
dateFounded in 1881
location
Newark, New Jersey, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.njit.edu/

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$9.99M
Key Investors
National Science FoundationU.S. Department of EducationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-10-09Grant· $6M
2023-01-18Grant· $1.3M
2022-08-29Grant· $1.17M

Leadership Team

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Joyoung Lee
Associate Professor
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