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| Postdoctoral Research Position - Solar Radio Astronomy with LOFAR and MWA | Closing date: 2021-06-31
Contact: Kamen Kozarev |
| Applications are invited for a Post-doctoral researcher position to work on processing and analyzing advanced low-frequency radio imaging observations of solar coronal shocks and coronal mass ejections from the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR) and Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) low-frequency telescopes. The Institute of Astronomy and National Astronomical Observatory (IANAO) of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences will host this three-year position with a preferable starting date in May or June 2021. | | ▸ more | The Institute of Astronomy and National Astronomical Observatory (IANAO) of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences invites applications for a Post-doctoral researcher position to work on processing and analyzing advanced low-frequency radio imaging observations of solar coronal shocks and coronal mass ejections from the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR) and Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) low-frequency telescopes.
The postdoctoral researcher will join Dr. Kamen Kozarev and his research group to study the dynamic features of solar eruptions and time-dependent spectra of energetic electron beams in the corona. The researcher will help develop and employ processing pipelines for solar interferometric observations. These data can reveal the locations of charged particle acceleration with great spatial, temporal and frequency resolutions. While such observations have traditionally been challenging, new advanced approaches, together with improved computing technology and software, have made them more accessible for routine investigation of solar activity. Available synergistic EUV and in situ data (from Parker Solar Probe and Solar Orbiter) will also be analyzed.
Requirements:
- Applicants must hold a PhD in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics, with a focus in radio astronomy, heliophysics, or a closely related field. Previous experience in scientific programming in Python, CASA or similar, Linux/Unix environments, version control (svn, git), and work on building processing pipelines will be considered an advantage. The full-time position is available starting on May 1st 2021, or soon thereafter. A very competitive salary and ample conference travel funds are offered.
How to Apply:
- Interested candidates should contact Dr. Kamen Kozarev (kkozarev @ astro.bas.bg), arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to him, and provide a cover letter describing their experience and interests, as well as a curriculum vitae including a list of relevant publications.
Additional Information:
- The position is part of the 5-year CAREER-type project ?Modeling and ObServAtional Integrated Investigations of Coronal Solar Eruptions? (MOSAIICS), funded by the National Science Fund of Bulgaria. The project is led by Assoc. Prof. Kamen Kozarev.
- The overall goal of the MOSAIICS project is to adopt an integrated approach providing a deeper understanding of the plasma processes leading to charged particle acceleration by CMEs near the Sun. The project?s high level objectives are to (i) develop and integrate novel image processing and machine learning techniques to reliably analyze radio and EUV remote imaging observations of CMEs and their shocks; (ii) investigate the origins and evolution of radio emission from energetic electron beams in CMEs, comparing with in situ measurements; (iii) develop and apply advanced global data-driven models of particle acceleration and transport to test and improve our theoretical understanding of SEP production and transport. This postdoctoral position will focus on the second objective.
- The Institute of Astronomy is a leader in astrophysical research in Bulgaria and Southeast Europe. It hosts over 80 researchers working in several areas of astrophysics, namely solar activity and solar system small bodies, stars and stellar systems, galaxies and cosmology. Additionally, IANAO staff have strong expertise in operating and maintaining the National Observatory Rozhen - a dedicated facility in the Rhodopi mountains with a flagship 2-meter reflective optical telescope, as well as a number of smaller research-grade telescopes. IANAO is currently actively developing a radio astronomy research programme, including development of a LOFAR observing station. For more information, visit http://astro.bas.bg.
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