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Announcing the 2013 recruitment for
Jack Eddy Postdoctoral Fellowships
Deadline is 11 January 2013

The UCAR Visiting Scientist Programs announces the annual call for applications for the Jack Eddy Postdoctoral Fellowships. Several new appointments will be made. The recruitment period ends January 11, 2013.

UCAR postdoctoral positions are generally for two years with the second year based on continued program funding. Successful applicants in this program work under the mentorship of host scientists in areas of mutual interest.

BASIC JOB FUNCTION:

The Jack Eddy Postdoctoral Fellowships are designed to train the next generation of researchers needed in the emerging field of Heliophysics (all science common to the field of the Sun-Earth connections). The program is sponsored by the NASA Living With a Star (LWS) program.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

Conducting independent or collaborative research under a proposed plan related to the goals of the program.
Documenting the results of the research in scientific publications, and presents these results at seminars and conferences.
Pursuing outside activities that advance professional growth, which may include contributing to educational programs, serving on committees, and attending workshops.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

Education and Experience:

Ph.D. in related science
Preference is given to those who have held a Ph.D. for no more than three years.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work independently and conduct research with minimal supervision.
Skill in oral and written communication.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

You Must apply online at the UCAR career Opportunities Page

Before you begin the OpenHire process please prepare your application in one (1) PDF document, in the order numbered below.

Cover letter identifying the name of this program
Curriculum vitae, including publication list
Names/contact information of at least four professional references
PhD dissertation abstract, including title
Titled project description, not to exceed five pages including figures and appendices but not references. Proposals must describe an actual research project. Applicants are encouraged to coordinate with host in writing proposal.
Statement of relevance to the NASA Living with a Star program, not to exceed one page. (See http://lws.gsfc.nasa.gov.)

Step 1.

When you begin the application process you will see the screen below. Select “Upload a résumé/CV document”.

Step 2.

You will then be prompted to submit your résumé or CV as seen below. At this point Upload your complete application as one (1) PDF document.

Step 3.

Continue the application process as prompted.

Questions on the OpenHire application process may be addressed to nfithian@ucar.edu, or 303-497-8715.

Step 4.

Please have reference letters sent by email to UCAR Visiting Scientist Programs at vspapply@ucar.edu:

Applicants are responsible for contacting at least four referees to have letters sent to UCAR/VSP by the application deadline. One letter may be from thesis advisor, but not from a potential host, and letters from more than one institution are encouraged. Referees should be directed to online reference requirements.

Questions on the VSP application process may be addressed to vspapply@ucar.edu, or 303-497-8649.

U.S. citizenship is not required to participate in this program, but the selected postdoctoral fellows must be hosted at a U.S. research institution. Jack Eddy fellows are UCAR employees and receive a fixed annual salary plus UCAR's benefits (health and dental insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, TIAA/CREF retirement fund, and life insurance). A relocation allowance and an allowance for travel during the appointment are provided.

NASA Living With a Star, Heliophysics Division sponsors this program.
UCAR is an EE/AAE who values and encourages diversity in the workplace.

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