A well-established public entity is seeking to appoint a Researcher (Space Physics Focus)
Reporting to the Science Research and Applications Manager, the Researcher will undertake cutting edge research in a space science related field, train postgraduate students and build a research track record while contributing to growing knowledge and developing applications within company.
Qualifications and Experience:
- PhD – Space Science/Space Physics/Applied Mathematics/Engineering
- 3-5 years’ experience in a research position
- Excellent research track record that demonstrates the ability to do independent research in Space Physics with a preference for space weather physics.
- Peer-reviewed publications with a preference for first-author papers (minimum 1 p.a.)
- Experience in research proposal writing.
- Demonstrated track record in human capital development with a preference for postgraduate student supervision.
Desirable Competence, Experience and Expertise:- Experience in delivering lectures and seminars.
- Participation in science advancement activities
- Programming skills with a preference for Python.
- The ability to work independently and as part of the team.
- An advantage is having established or potential research contacts in other African countries.
- NRF rating would be an advantage.
- Experience in Machine Learning is an advantage.
Please note that if you have not received a response within 14 days of submitting your application that your application was unsuccessful.
However, please keep a lookout on our website, [URL Removed] for available positions which may be inline with your career aspirations.
Desired Skills:
- Research in Space Physics
- Space weather physics
- Research proposal writing
