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Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Job Description
Position Details
Position Information
| Announcement Number | STAFF - VA - 24078 |
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| For questions regarding this position, please contact: | Rachael Filwett at (306) 994-6173 or rachael.filwett@montana.edu . |
| Classification Title | Postdoctoral Researcher |
| Working Title | Postdoctoral Research Scholar |
| Brief Position Overview | A Postdoctoral position is available in space physics, specifically studying energetic particles, solar transients, and developing instrumentation with Assistant Professor Rachael Filwett at Montana State University. |
| Position Number | 4C8339 |
| Department | Physics |
| Division | College of Letters & Science |
| Appointment Type | Professional |
| Contract Term | Fiscal Year |
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| FLSA | Exempt |
| Union Affiliation | Exempt from Collective Bargaining |
| FTE | 1.0 |
| Benefits Eligible | Eligible |
| Salary | Salary range of $55,000 to $65,000 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications. |
| Contract Type | LOA |
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| Recruitment Type | Open |
Position Details
| General Statement | This position is in the Department of Physics, in the College of Letters and Sciences. |
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| Duties and Responsibilities | The postdoctoral research scholar will be responsible for data analysis related to energetic particles and solar transients, particularly their evolution in the heliosphere. This involves analysis using multi-point spacecraft data such as Parker Solar Probe, Solar Orbiter, Maven, ACE, Wind, or STEREO. Additionally, the postdoctoral research scholar will have the opportunity to be involved in the development of a new charge-state instrument under development. This will involve modeling the response of the instrument and potentially fabrication in the lab. |
| Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills | |
| Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills | |
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| Position Special Requirements/Additional Information | This position is contracted for 2 years; continual employment is contingent upon continued funding. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. |
| Physical Demands | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. |
| This position has supervisory duties? | No |
Posting Detail Information
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| Applications will be: | Screening of applications will begin on September 6, 2023; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. |
| Special Instructions | |
| Diversity Statement | Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html |
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