Postdoctoral Research Associate

Space and Planetary Sciences
The Department of Astrophysical Sciences and Princeton Center for Heliophysics at Princeton University invites applications for one or more postdoctoral or more senior research positions in space and planetary sciences. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Chuanfei Dong on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, star-planet interactions, solar energetic particle transport through the heliosphere and its impact on planetary atmospheres, magnetohydrodynamic turbulence and plasma turbulence, and data-driven discovery of partial differential equations. A strong background in space and planetary science, heliophysics, plasma physics, parallel computing and/or machine learning is preferred. The successful candidate will have access to state-of-the-art computational facilities and laboratory experiments, opportunities for collaboration with people in the Department of Astrophysical Sciences and Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), and support for travel.
Appointments are for one year, renewable annually based on funding and satisfactory performance, for a total of up to three years. The expected starting date is July 1, 2022, although this is flexible. A PhD in Space Science, Astrophysics, or a related field is required.
Interested persons should submit a curriculum vitae, a publication list, and a research statement (up to two pages), and provide contact information for three references by June 10, 2022 - 11:59pm Eastern Time. Our department is committed to diversity and making the field more equitable and inclusive. With this in mind, we will take into consideration personal experiences, as well as efforts in education, outreach or other service activities related to astrophysics or other sciences. Applicants are invited to describe such experiences and their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the cover letter.
Applicants must apply via the web at: https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/position/26161. Letters of recommendation will also be handled through this site. All applications received by June 10, 2022 11:59 pm Eastern Time will be fully considered, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. For further inquiries, contact [email protected].
This position is subject to the University's background check policy. 
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law