Researcher (Space Physics Focus)

SUMMARY:
Description:
To achieve this mandate, the Agency fosters research in space science and technology advances space engineering programmes and supports the creation of an environment conducive to industrial development in space technologies within the framework of national government policy. More information about the organization can be found at

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• PhD – Space Science/Space Physics/Applied Mathematics/Engineering
• 3-5 years’ experience in a research position
• Excellent research track record that demonstrates the ability to do independent research in Space Physics with a preference for solar physics and helio-physics.
• Peer-reviewed publications with a preference for first-author papers.
• Experience in delivering lectures and seminars.
• Experience in research proposal writing.
• Participation in science advancement activities and human capital development with a preference for postgraduate student supervision.
• Programming skills with a preference for Python.
• The ability to work independently and as part of the team.
• Preference will be given to skills sets and research fields that advance organization operational space weather ambitions.
• An advantage is having established or potential research contacts in other African countries.
• NRF rating would be an advantage.