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| Post-doctoral position at Ecole Normale Supérieure on dissipation of cosmic turbulence | Closing date: 2022-01-31
Contact: Edith Falgarone |
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position funded by a European Research Council (ERC) project that focusses on several facets of the dissipative physics of baryonic matter in the local and high-redshift universe.
The proposed research includes numerical simulations of magneto-hydrodynamical turbulence dedicated to dissipation scales, with openings towards the formation of molecules in the wake of dissipative structures.
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Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in Paris in the field of star and galaxy formation. The fellowship is funded by the European Research Council (ERC). The ERC MIST (Molecules, Magnetic fields and Intermittency in Cosmic Turbulence) project focusses on several facets of the dissipative physics of baryonic matter in the local and high-redshift universe.
The MIST project fosters strong interactions between three main research axes: (1) observations of the chemical and thermal markers of turbulent dissipation in the high-redshift and local universe, (2) statistical analyses of the magnetic and velocity fields in samples of unprecedented size and sensitivity to study the non-Gaussian signatures of turbulent dissipation, and (3) numerical experiments dedicated to the space-time structures of turbulent dissipation and the formation of molecules in their wake.
The post-doctoral research project builds up on our recent achievements and includes numerical simulations of magneto-hydrodynamical turbulence dedicated to dissipation scales, with openings towards the formation of molecules in the wake of dissipative structures (shocks and current sheets).
The team of the MIST project is part of the astrophysics group at the Physics Department of Ecole Normale Supérieure and has close ties with astrophysicists in the Paris area. The successful candidate will benefit from this broad and stimulating research environment.
Perspectives:
Beyond the interpretation of molecular line and magnetic fields observations, the study of coherent structures in turbulent media is a promising alley. It could lead to a significant step forward in understanding key issues in the way turbulence dissipates and transports. We expect our results will impact a range of modern questions in plasma physics from solar physics to the various phases of the interstellar medium.
Desired profile of the candidates:
We are looking for a numerically oriented physicist, well acquainted with fluid mechanics. Programming fluency in python and/or Fortran is wished. Prior experience in high performance simulation is not requested but will be an asset. The successful candidate will have access to the local cluster of the ERC, which is well suited for the needs of the project.
Application procedure:
The appointment is for 2 years with a possible extension to 3 years. The offer includes French social security benefits and funding for travel.
Applicants should submit a CV (max. 2 pages), a letter of intent, a publication list, and two letters of recommendation.
Applications should be sent via email to pierre.lesaffre @ ens.fr and to
edith.falgarone @ ens.fr
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The contract will have to start before 1 September 2022.
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