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Postdoc at Korea Astronomy & Space Science Institute
From: Khan-Hyuk Kim (khan at kasi.re.kr)
The Solar and Space Weather Research Group in Korea Astronomy & Space Science Institute (KASI) is inviting applicants for a postdoctoral research scientist position. The position is for research that focuses on understanding fundamental physical processes in the regions of the interplanetary medium, Earth's magnetosphere, ionosphere, upper atmosphere. KASI has a broad and dynamic basic research program that includes Sun-Earth connected studies (i.e., solar physics, space weather prediction, magnetospheric physics, magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling, etc.). The successful applicant is expected to carry out original research independently or in collaboration with KASI faculty.
The appointment is initially for one year and can be renewed based on satisfactory performance. The positions start from February 1, 2009. However, screening of applicants will continue if the position is not filled. The starting salary is approximately US$25,000 per year. Conference travel will be supported.
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in space physics or a related field by the appointment date. Interested applicants should send a curriculum vitae that contains a publication list, a brief description of research interests and plans, and two recommendation letters to the below address via airmail.
Dr. Khan-Hyuk Kim (khan@kasi.re.kr), Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) 61-1, Hwaam-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 305-348, Korea Tel: +82-42-865-2003 Fax: +82-42-865-2020
