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Research Associate

The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 7/22/2024 CLOSED ON 8/12/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate position at The University of Texas at Dallas?

The successful candidate will have the flexibility to conduct research on a wide variety of topics related to the physics of the solar wind, collisionless shock waves and the Earth's magnetosphere. The incumbent will analyze particle and wave measurements from MMS, Parker Solar Probe, Van Allen Probes, THEMIS and other spacecraft to understand the underlying plasma physics.

Minimum Education And Experience

Ph.D in a related field.

Preferred Education And Experience

A Ph.D. in space physics or a closely related field.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The Physics Department in the School of Natural Science and Mathematics at The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) is seeking to fill a postdoctoral researcher position affiliated with the UTD's W. B. Hanson Center for Space Sciences. The candidate needs to hold a Ph.D. in space physics or a closely related field. The successful candidate will have the flexibility to conduct research on a wide variety of topics related to the physics of the solar wind, collisionless shock waves and the Earth's magnetosphere. The incumbent will analyze particle and wave measurements from MMS, Parker Solar Probe, Van Allen Probes, THEMIS and other spacecraft to understand the underlying plasma physics. A demonstrated experience with spacecraft data analysis or space plasma theory are highly desired. Work is to be carried out in collaboration with Dr. Ivan Vasko (https://profiles.utdallas.edu/ivan.vasko).

Additional Information

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What We Can Offer

UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Tuition Benefits
  • Internal Training
  • BCBS PPO Medical insurance – 100% paid for full-time employees
  • PPO and DHMO Dental Insurance Plan – PPO plans include ortho benefits for both children & adults
  • Vision Insurance
  • Long and short-term disability
  • TRS Retirement Plan – defined benefit plan offering lifetime annuity upon retirement
  • Option Retirement Program (ORP) – in lieu of TRS for eligible employees
  • Voluntary Retirement Plan Options – additional savings opportunities with Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans and Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Free Dental/Vision/AD&D – for eligible employees who waive UTD medical & have outside group medical coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Winter Break
  • Fertility Benefits

Important Message

  • All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.
  • The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE, including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.
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