Researcher (Space Physics Focus) at Six Senses

• A well-established public entity is seeking to appoint a Researcher (Space Physics Focus)
• Reporting to the Science Research and Applications Manager, the Researcher will undertake cutting edge research in a space science related field, train postgraduate students and build a research track record while contributing to growing knowledge and developing applications within company.

Qualifications and Experience:

• PhD – Space Science/Space Physics/Applied Mathematics/Engineering
• 3-5 years’ experience in a research 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.)
• Experience in research proposal writing.
• Demonstrated track record in human capital development with a preference for postgraduate student supervision.

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.