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  • Posted: Jul 22, 2026
    Deadline: Aug 3, 2026
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  • SANSA was created to promote the use of space and strengthen cooperation in space-related activities while fostering research in space science, advancing scientific engineering through developing human capital, and supporting industrial development in space technologies. The research and work carried out at SANSA focuses on Earth observation, space science, space engineering and space operations. Much of this work involves monitoring the Earth for policy and decision making, resource and disaster management, food security and national security. SANSA also provides state-of-the-art facilities to monitor space weather, provide launch support and data downloads as well as supporting the growth of the local space industry.
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    Postdoctoral Researcher

    Requirements

    • Reporting to the Science Research & Applications Manager and Chief Scientist, the Postdoctoral Researcher will undertake cutting edge research in space science related field and build a research track record while contributing to growing knowledge within SANSA. The postdoctoral researcher will work on observational and/or numerical simulation studies related to Atmospheric Gravity Waves and Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances.

    Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:

    • Undertake cutting edge research and development
    • National Partnerships
    • Human Capacity Development and Outreach
    • General Administration

    The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:

    • PhD – Space Science/Space Physics/Applied Mathematics
    • Early career research experience with publications from PhD (at least submitted). Demonstrable experience in analysing data and solving problems
    • Programming skills with a preference for Python
    • Ability to work independently and as part of the team

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to South African National Space Agency (SANSA) on sansa.mcidirecthire.com to apply

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