JOB OPENING: Research Staff in Space Plasma Physics at the Space Research Institute, Austrian Academy of Sciences, Graz, Austria.

Space Research Institute (IWF), Austrian Academy of Sciences, invites applications for a postdoctoral research staff position in the area of space plasma physics. The applicant should have completed a Ph.D. by the beginning of the term of appointment and have had experience with data analysis or numerical modeling techniques in space plasma physics or a related field. Experience with team-oriented working environments is desirable. The successful applicant will work on data analysis or modeling relevant to the ongoing multi-spacecraft magnetospheric missions Cluster and THEMIS, particularly targeting science goals applicable to the future MMS mission, in which IWF is involved.

The initial appointment is anticipated for three years, with renewal up to another three years, contingent on performance and funding. Candidates should submit their curricula vitae, publication list, a brief statement of research interests, and names of three individuals who can be contacted for letters of reference.

For application and further information regarding this position, contact Rumi Nakamura.

Review of applications will begin July 31, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled.