POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER
Solar Physics

A fixed-term postdoctoral research position tenable at the Armagh Observatory is available from 2010 July 1 or as soon as possible thereafter, for up to 16 months to work with Professor J. Gerry Doyle. The starting salary is £25,958 with annual increments. Candidates must have expertise in solar physics, in particular the interpretation and/or modelling of small-scale solar transient features. Expertise in the use of data from different instruments and in particular their co-alignment is essential. The research will involve looking closely at various assumptions relating to spectral line formation and the use of such data plus MHD modelling and magnetic field extrapolation data in the interpretation of the observational data. Applicants must have, or be about to obtain, a PhD in a relevant discipline. Full details of the position and the selection criteria are in the Job Information pack available from the Armagh Observatory web-site, http://star.arm.ac.uk/. The successful candidate will be expected to make a significant contribution to research in his or her field of expertise, and make a leading contribution to the Observatory’s research profile. The salary, which is pensionable, is based on the Universities and Colleges Employers Association illustrative pay scales for Higher Education Staff. Enquiries and requests for further information may be made to Professor J. Gerry Doyle at the address below or by e-mail to jgdarm.ac.uk. Information about Armagh Observatory may be obtained from the web-site. The Observatory has full access to a wide range of international facilities, and is eligible for research grants from the Science and Technology Facilities Council and other funding organizations. Facilities for computing and data reduction are excellent and include iMac and Linux workstations and peripherals, as well as an in-house computer cluster and access to super-computing facilities. The initial closing date for receipt of applications is 2010 April 16. Late applications may be considered until the position is filled. Applicants should obtain an application pack from the Administrator or from this link, and send the completed application form and a full curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and complete bibliography to: The Administrator, Armagh Observatory, College Hill, Armagh BT61 9DG, Northern Ireland (Tel: +44-(0)28-3752-2928; FAX: +44- (0)28-3752-7174; e-mail: lfyarm.ac.uk). Candidates should arrange for references from two or three referees to be sent to the same address as early as possible to ensure full consideration of the application. The Armagh Observatory is an equal opportunities employer.

Last Revised: 2010 February 22nd