Scientist in ionospheric tomography
The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI, Helsinki, Finland) is seeking for a scientist in the area of ionospheric tomography with experience in GPS data analysis, starting from April 1, 2012, lasting until April 1, 2014 (2 years).
This position is part of the "TomoScand" project funded by the Academy of Finland. The main goal of this project is to obtain mesoscale 3D distributions of the ionospheric electron density over Scandinavia, with high spatial and temporal resolution, using GPS and Beacon satellite data as well as including information from the extensive network of ground-based ionospheric observations in the region.
The work of the successful applicant focuses on the analysis of data from a dense network of several hundreds of GPS receivers in Scandinavia, using tomographic inversion techniques, and on the interpretation of the results in terms of ionospheric and magnetospheric physics. The successful candidate is expected to be able to work independently along the goals of the "TomoScand" project, and to contribute to the implementation of the GPS data into a newly developed tomographic inversion routine that allows to simultaneously incorporate a multitude of different information into the inversion. Further, the successful candidate is expected to contribute to the technical aspects of acquiring and processing the GPS and Beacon satellite data.
Qualifications:
Candidates must hold a PhD in the area of physics, mathematics, or geosciences and should recognize themselves in as many as possible (but not necessarily all) points of the following profile:
- good or at least basic knowledge of ionospheric and magnetospheric physics
- good knowledge of mathematics (particularly inversion techniques)
- good abilities in programming and handling of large data sets
- experience in tomography (not necessarily ionospheric tomography)
- ability to work and publish independently
- ability to work in a team
- fluent communication and writing in English
How to apply:
Applications for the position need to be submitted not later than February 26, 2012, at 14:00 UTC. Please address the application using e-mail heading “Scientist/TomoScand” to kirjaamo@fmi.fi and cc: Olaf.Amm@fmi.fi, including a CV, list of publications and a short statement of scientific interests.
For further information, please contact Olaf Amm, tel. +358919294689 or Olaf.Amm@fmi.fi.