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4. JOB ANNOUNCEMENT-RESEARCH ASSISTANTS AT QUEEN MARY AND WESTFIELD COLLEGE
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From: Steve Schwartz (S.J.Schwartz@qmw.ac.uk) 

                       Positions Available
             Research Assistants in Space Plasmas
                        Astronomy Unit
               Queen Mary and Westfield College

A number of vacancies exist at post-doctoral level covering a range
of aspects within space plasmas, including data analysis of in situ 
spacecraft observations, numerical simulations and other theoretical 
work, and preparation for the forthcoming four-spacecraft mission 
Cluster. Successful applicants would normally contribute to a subset
of this spectrum of activities.

The group is currently analyzing particle and field data from the 
AMPTE mission. Numerical simulations and other theoretical work 
study the kinetic aspects of the Earth's outer magnetosphere. The 
group is playing a central role in the UK's data handling for 
Cluster, including the development of a UK Science Analysis System 
for manipulating and displaying multi-instrument multi-spacecraft 
data from Cluster, due to be launched toward the end of 1995.

Applicants should hold a PhD in Physics, Astronomy, Space Plasmas 
or a related field with a background in plasmas and a record of 
originality in research. A subset of computational, data analysis 
and theoretical skills are required, along with the ability to 
provide independent initiative within a team effort.

The appointment is for two years from 1 January 1995 or later. 
Salary is in the range 16,075-23,087 inclusive depending on age 
and experience. Informal enquiries may be made to Dr. Steve Schwartz
(071 975 5449; S.J.Schwartz@qmw.ac.uk).

For an application form please telephone 071 975 5171 (24 hour 
answerphone) quoting Reference 94126.  Completed application forms 
should be returned by 18 November 1994 to the Recruitment 
Coordinator,  Personnel Office, Queen Mary and Westfield College, 
Mile End Road, London E1 4NS, UK.

Queen Mary and Westfield College is working towards being an equal 
opportunities employer.