Solar Physics Postdoc: ML Inversions & Small-Scale Fields

Russell Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research institution in Belfast seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Solar Physics. The role involves analyzing high-resolution solar observations and implementing machine learning models for interpretation. Candidates must have, or be about to obtain, a PhD and have experience with solar spectropolarimetric data. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working options. This role aims to advance solar research within a renowned academic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks

Pension schemes

Development opportunities

Flexible working options

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Have or about to obtain a PhD in the physics of the solar atmosphere.
• Experience in the reduction and analysis of solar observations.
• Experience in solar spectropolarimetric observations.
• Author of high-quality refereed publications in the field.
• Ability to contribute to broader management processes.
• Willingness to contribute to outreach programs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret high-resolution observations of the Sun's atmosphere.
• Implement machine learning models for full-Stokes inversions.
• Engage with the Astrophysics Research Centre’s solar projects.

Skills

Physics of the solar atmosphere

Analysis of solar observations

Spectropolarimetric observations analysis

High quality publications

Management and administrative contribution

Outreach program contribution

Education

PhD in Physics

Job description

A prestigious research institution in Belfast seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Solar Physics. The role involves analyzing high-resolution solar observations and implementing machine learning models for interpretation. Candidates must have, or be about to obtain, a PhD and have experience with solar spectropolarimetric data. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working options. This role aims to advance solar research within a renowned academic environment.