College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences
The University of Exeter is a Russell Group university that combines world-class research with very high levels of student satisfaction. Exeter has over 21,000 students from more than 130 different countries and is in the top 1% of universities in the world with 98% of its research rated as being of international quality. Our research focuses on some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students.
The post
The College wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to participate in the project "Dynamics and dissipation of shocks in the partially ionised chromosphere". This STFC funded post is available from 1st of April 2018 with the possibility to delay start until 1st October 2018 for a period of 3 years. The successful applicant will focus on investigating how the partially ionised plasma of the solar chromosphere changes the structure of, and with it the dissipation in, MHD shocks. This will require the successful applicant to set-up, run and analyse numerical simulations performed using the (PIP) code, and develop comparisons between the simulation results and solar observations.
The post will include developing and performing multi-fluid simulations of shocks in the solar chromosphere, understanding their observational signatures and comparing the results with solar observations. The research fellow will work closely with Dr. Andrew Hillier and Dr. Claire Foullon.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification document please click here.
About you
The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.
Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority in solar MHD and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required.
What we can offer you
- Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
- Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
- An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
- Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
- A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon
The University offers some fantastic benefits including 41 days leave per year, options for flexible working, numerous discounts at leading retailers, an onsite gym, yoga and pilates, a cycle to work scheme and a stunning campus environment in the heart of Exeter. If you are not currently in Exeter please have a look at our website for some further information on what a beautiful part of the country we are based in.
For further information, please contact Andrew Hillier, e-mail a.s.hillier@ex.ac.uk or telephone (01392) 724573.
The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.
