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Jasper Halekas

1 week ago

Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Space Plasma Interactions with Mars and the Moon University of Iowa in United States

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Postdoc

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Astronomy

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Full-time postdoctoral research scientist position with a salary of $65,000 to commensurate. The post does not specify tuition funding or additional benefits.

Deadline

Nov 11, 2026

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United States

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The University of Iowa

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Astronomy
Plasma Physics
Solar Wind
Physics

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About this position

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Iowa invites applications for postdoctoral research scientist positions in space plasma physics, focusing on plasma interactions with Mars and the Moon.

The successful candidate will analyze solar wind plasma data from the MAVEN mission at Mars and THEMIS-ARTEMIS and Lunar Vertex missions at the Moon. The researcher will collaborate with Professor Jasper Halekas, University of Iowa scientists and engineers, and team members from other institutions. Responsibilities include conducting original research, publishing results, presenting talks, and preparing for future space missions.

The postdoctoral researcher will join an active space physics group involved in HelioSwarm, TRACERS, Parker Solar Probe, MAVEN, THEMIS-ARTEMIS, Lunar Vertex, Juno, MMS, Voyager, CASSIOPE e-POP, sounding rockets, CubeSats, and technology development projects.

Applicants must have a PhD in physics or a related field by the position start date. A strong background in space plasma physics, experience with spacecraft data, and familiarity with IDL, Python, or comparable computational tools are desirable.

This is a full-time position with a salary of $65,000 to commensurate. The position is based in Iowa City, United States, and is intended to start as soon as December 2026. Applications are advertised until November 11, 2026, with review beginning November 6, 2026, and continuing until the position is filled.

Funding details

Full-time postdoctoral research scientist position with a salary of $65,000 to commensurate. The post does not specify tuition funding or additional benefits.

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD in physics or a related field by the position start date. Desirable qualifications include a strong background in space plasma physics, previous experience working with spacecraft data, and familiarity with IDL, Python, or comparable programming and computational tools. Applicants must submit a curriculum vitae, list of publications, a brief statement of research experience and interests, and contact information for three professional references.

How to apply

Submit a curriculum vitae, list of publications, statement of research experience and interests, and contact information for three professional references through the Jobs@UIowa online application system before the advertising deadline. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 6, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

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