The position is a 2-year postdoctoral role based in Berkeley, CA, focusing on modeling Europa's neutral atmosphere and plasma interactions with the jovian magnetosphere.
Salary ranges from approximately $70,902 to $79,014, with a start date in Summer/Fall 2026, and is full-time (100%).
Applicants should hold or be enrolled in a PhD program, with relevant experience in space plasma interactions and numerical modeling preferred.
Responsibilities include running hybrid plasma simulations, analyzing results, maintaining simulation libraries, presenting findings at conferences, and publishing research.
Application materials include a CV, cover letter, research statement, and three references.
Applications open May 8, 2026, with review starting May 22, and continue until October 1, 2026.
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