The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Iowa is searching for multiple postdoctoral research scientists to join the team for the TRACERS Small Explorers mission launching in Q2 2025 (https://tracers.physics.uiowa.edu). The successful candidates will work in collaboration with TRACERS science and engineering team members at the University of Iowa, as well as team members from other institutions.
The postdoctoral research scientists will join a vibrant space physics group at the University of Iowa, with current involvement in TRACERS, MAVEN, THEMIS-ARTEMIS, Parker Solar Probe, Juno, MMS, Voyager, and CASSIOPE e-POP, as well as sounding rockets, CubeSats, and technology development efforts. The University of Iowa is located in Iowa City, an accessible and affordable Midwest college town with diverse cultural opportunities, consistently rated one of the top ten places to live in the country.
Relocation Incentive
The positions are available for a relocation incentive of up to $3,000 if the individual hired is relocating to Iowa City from more than 50 miles away. Incentives may be provided on a first-come basis and are contingent upon funding availability.
Questions about these positions?
Please contact Gabriel Martin (gabriel-martin@uiowa.edu) with any questions about the positions. Feel free also to seek out other U. Iowa TRACERS team members, including David Miles and Jasper Halekas, at Fall AGU.
Application Information
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, list of publications, a brief statement of research experience and interests, and a list of three professional references through the Jobs@UIOWA website. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The positions are intended to start as soon as March of 2025.
Education Requirement:
PhD in physics or related field by position start date, as soon as March 2025. If the candidate can demonstrate that PhD degree requirements have been met, but that the degree will not be officially conferred until a later date (e.g., May 2025), the applicant may be considered to meet this requirement.
Desirable Qualifications:
Strong background in space plasma physics.
Previous experience working with spacecraft data.
Familiarity with IDL, Matlab, Python, or comparable programming and computational tools.
Online Application Required Documents
Curriculum Vita
Name and Contact Information of References
List of Publications
Brief Statement of Research Experience/Interests
Number of References: 3
To start the Online Application process for this position, click the “Apply for This Position” button located below the Contact Information.
Contact Information
Gabriel P Martin – gabriel-martin@uiowa.edu
Clas-Physics & Astronomy
Van Allen Hall
30 North Dubuque Street
781 VAN
Iowa City, IA 52242
