Researcher (HF Focus) needed at South African National Space Agency

The ideal candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:

• PhD – Space Science/Space Physics/Applied Mathematics
• 2 years’ postdoctoral experience minimum
• Early career research track record that demonstrates the ability to do independent research with a preference for HF propagation
• High impact publications, co-investigator on funded grants
• Experience in delivering lectures and seminars
• A successful supervision record and participation in science advancement activities
• 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, 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 grants
• Contract research as required by the funder
• Science Advancement and public engagement