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Postdoc in ionospheric modification at UNIS, Norway - due 15 March


From: Kjellmar Oksavik (Kjellmar.Oksavik at unis.no)

The University Centre in Svalbard, Longyerbyen has an open postdoc position in ionospheric modification (heating). This position is part of a research project funded by the Norwegian Research Council: "SPEAR - a high power ionospheric modification facility for Svalbard". SPEAR (Space Plasma Exploration by Active Radar) is a facility that exploits high power radio technology to carry out ionospheric modification experiments, and we are now looking for a candidate having interests in ionospheric modification experiments. In addition to carrying out scientific research using the SPEAR facility, the postdoc will also be responsible for the coordination of scientific SPEAR campaigns and determining the scientific focus and future direction of SPEAR. To be considered for this position a Ph.D. or equivalent in an appropriate field is the minimum requirement.

The application deadline is 15 March 2009, and the full announcement can be found at: http://www.unis.no/vacancies Please note that applications must be submitted electronically via the "Apply Online" button on that webpage.

Inquiries about this position may be directed to: -Professor Kjellmar Oksavik, phone: +47 79 02 33 87, email: kjellmar.oksavik at unis.no or -Professor Dag Arne Lorentzen, phone +47 79 02 33 36, email: dag.lorentzen at unis.no

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