Researcher (Space Physics Focus) Western Cape - Hermanus

SUMMARY:
A well-established public entity is seeking to appoint a Researcher (Space Physics Focus)

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications and Experience:

• 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 company’s operational space weather ambitions.
• An advantage is having established or potential research contacts in other African countries

• Undertake cutting edge research and development
• International and national partnerships
• Human Capacity development and outreach
• General administration