NSO Employment Opportunities

Research Associate or Associate Scientist

National Solar Observatory

Location: Sunspot, NM
Date posted: 26 May 2009
Position: #953

The National Solar Observatory (NSO) invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate/research scientist position starting October 2009. The successful candidate will be engaged in data analysis and observations in a research project concentrated on origin, evolution, and topology of magnetic fields in solar photosphere and chromosphere.

A PhD degree in astrophysics, physics, or a closely related field is required. Experience with UNIX, IDL, and SolarSoft, or similar operating systems and data-handling programs, is essential. Experience with data analysis from ground-based and space-borne (e.g., Hinode) instruments is desirable. The appointment will be for an initial period of one year with one additional annual extension contingent upon funding availability. The maximum expected term of this appointment is 2 years. The position will be based at the NSO/Sacramento Peak site in Sunspot, New Mexico.

Applications received prior to July 30, 2009 are assured full consideration; however, the position is open until filled.

Inquiries about this position may be directed to Dr. Alexei Pevtsov at apevtsov@nso.edu or by calling 575-434-7011.

To apply, please submit an electronic CV and three professional letters of reference by July 30, 2009. (In the subject line, please reference above Job Title and Job Number or mail to:

Human Resources Office
National Optical Astronomy Observatory
P.O. Box 26732
Tucson, Arizona 85726-6732
Email: hrnoao@noao.edu
FAX: 520-318-8494

NSO is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer, and actively support efforts to broaden participation in all Observatory activities. Women and candidates from under represented minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.


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