Assoc. Professor - Physics jobs in Benton Harbor, MI

A Postdoctoral position is available at Andrews University to do research in space physics. Projects include wide-ranging phenomena at the Sun and planetary magnetospheres and ionospheres, including KH instabilities, solar wind-magnetosphere coupling, magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling, ionospheric scintillations, solar cycle and flare dynamics, plasma transport and circulation in the magnetospheres of the Earth, Jupiter, and Saturn. Our research is characterized by a strong integration of theory, modeling, and observations.

Qualifications summary

PhD in Physics or Engineering or related field


Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Duties and responsibilities

• Perform research in accordance with the grant requirements


• Preparing materials for presentation and publication


• Work with the research team

Supervisory responsibilities

Training and supervision of undergraduate research students

Qualifications

PhD in physics, engineering, or related field

Research experience including publications in one of the following fields: wide-ranging phenomena at the Sun and planetary magnetospheres and ionospheres, including KH instabilities, solar wind-magnetosphere coupling, magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling, ionospheric scintillations, solar cycle and flare dynamics, plasma transport and circulation in the magnetospheres of the Earth, Jupiter, and Saturn


Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Technical competencies

• Proficiency in spoken presentations and writing for publication in English


• Programming skills preferred

Interpersonal interactions

Ability to work well in the team

Physical demands

Need to be able to work at a computer.

Work environment

Normal office environment