Researcher (HF Focus) - Readvertisement at South African National Space Agency (SANSA)

The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:

• PhD – Space Science/Space Physics/Applied Mathematics/Engineering
• 1-3 years’ postdoctoral experience minimum
• Early career research track record that demonstrates the ability to do independent research with a preference for radar studies and HF radio wave propagation
• Peer-reviewed publications with a preference for first-author papers
• Experience in delivering lectures and seminars
• Participation in science advancement activities with a preference for postgraduate student supervision
• Programming skills with a preference for Python
• The ability to work independently and as part of the team

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

• Publish and present research results in peer review journals, local and international conferences and other appropriate channels
• Train and mentor postgraduate students and interns
• Identify opportunities for international and national collaborations and partnerships
• Identify funding sources and write successful proposals for research grants
• Contract research as required by the funder and SANSA
• Science Advancement and public engagement activities