Scientist in Experimental Space Physics in Kiruna

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Current state: Approved
Department: Solar System Physics and Space Technology
City: Kiruna
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Country: Sweden
Contact Person: Stas Barabash
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Swedish Institute of Space Physics
Application Due Date: Monday, April 21 2014

The Swedish Institute of Space Physics, Kiruna, Sweden is looking for a Scientist in experimental space physics
 
The Solar System Physics and Space Technology research programme at the Swedish Institute of Space Physics in Kiruna invites applications for a Scientist position in space
research/planetary sciences for the experimental investigation of space plasmas and solar wind-planet interactions.

We are seeking a talented and highly motivated individual who has an excellent record in experimental research, preferably with specialization in one or more of the following fields:
particle measurements in space; electrostatic optics; and ions/electron sources and beams. The successful candidate will be involved in hardware development, primarily for the ESA
mission to Jupiter, JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons explorer), but also for magnetospheric missions and missions to Mercury and the moon.
 
The position requires a PhD degree in experimental space physics or such equivalent research experience that IRF may deem appropriate.
 
The position is permanent and available immediately.
 
For further information please contact:
Prof. Stas Barabash, e-mail: [email protected], +46-980-791 22
Trade union representative:
Uwe Raffalski, SACO-S, e-mail: [email protected], +46-980- 790 21
 
Review of applications will begin on 21 April and will continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a complete CV, a publication list, a short description of
previous research (max one page), and contact information for three professional references. Applications should be sent, preferably by email, to:
Swedish Institute of Space Physics,
Registrar,
Box 812,
SE-981 28 Kiruna, Sweden
or by email to: [email protected]
Reference number: 2.2.1-62/14