How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of the nation's number one public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/.

The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering: https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/

Responsibilities*

1. Research using multi-spacecraft observations on solar wind and solar wind - magnetosphere interaction, especially focusing on ICME sheath structuring and their geoeffectiveness.

2. Research utilizing the Space Weather Modeling Framework and Vlasiator simulations, with focus on the details of solar wind drivers and their impacts in geospace. Development and documentation of quantitative analysis methods for the simulation data.

3. Interact with graduate students focusing on similar research topics.

Required Qualifications*

1. Proficiency in coding in python, matlab, and unix scripting. Ability to use University of Michigan, NASA and NSF supercomputing facilities.

2. Ph.D. in Space Sciences with a detailed understanding of magnetosphere and solar wind and their coupling.

3. Proven track record in original research and publishing the research results in scientific journals.

Desired Qualifications*

1. Experience of the Space Weather Modeling Framework and/or how to run large simulations.

2. Experience with a variety of different space physics data sets and comfort in the analysis of these.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.