Space Science Researcher at Green Marble Recruitment

• Lead cutting-edge space science research, mentor postgraduate students, and drive impactful innovation, supported by a proven 3+ year minimum publications track record.
• Based at the Hermanus site in the Western Cape
• Conduct cutting-edge research in a space science-related field in space weather ambitions
• Train and supervise postgraduate students
• Build and maintain a strong research track record
• Minimum of 3 years of publications track record
• Contribute to the growth of scientific knowledge within the organisation
• Develop practical applications from research findings

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD Space Science/Space Physics/Applied Mathematics/Engineering(Electronic/Mechatronic)
• Minimum of 3 years of excellent research and publication track record that demonstrates the ability to do independent research in Space Physics with a preference for solar physics and heliophysics.
• Peer-reviewed publications with a preference for first-author papers within the last three years
• Experience in delivering lectures and seminars.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake cutting edge research and development.
• International and national partnerships.
• Human Capacity development and outreach.
• General administration.
• Experience in research proposal writing.
• Participation in science advancement activities
• Demonstrated track record in human capital development 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.
• Operational space weather ambitions.
• An advantage is having established or potential research contacts in other African countries.
• NRF rating would be an advantage.
• Excellent research and publication track record.
• Experience in delivering lectures and seminars.
• Research proposal writing.
• Human capital development.
• Programming skills in Python.