Researcher (Space Physics Focus)

Qualifications and Experience:

• PhD – Space Science/Space Physics/Applied Mathematics/Electronics/Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a research or academic position
• Excellent research track record that demonstrates the ability to do independent research in Space Physics with a preference for space weather physics.
• Peer-reviewed publications with a preference for first-author papers (minimum 1 p.a.)
• Demonstrated track record in human capital development with a preference for postgraduate student supervision.
• Experience in research proposal writing

Desirable Competence, Experience and Expertise:

• Experience in delivering lectures and seminars.
• Participation in science advancement activities
• Programming skills with a preference for Python.
• The ability to work independently and as part of the team.
• An advantage is having established or potential research contacts in other African countries.
• NRF rating would be an advantage.
• Experience in Machine Learning is an advantage.
• Experience in research-to-industry translation is an advantage

Desired Skills:

• Space Physics
• Space weather physics
• Delivering lectures and seminars

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