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						     Volume 7, Number 1
						     January 7, 1997

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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT - RESEARCH POSITION IN SPACE PLASMA SIMULATION AT UCLA
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From: Philip Pritchett (pritchett at physics.ucla.edu)

A postdoctoral research position in space plasma simulation will be
available in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University
of California, Los Angeles beginning June 1, 1997 or shortly thereafter.

This position will involve participating in the development of a large-
scale, multi-fluid model of the coupled magnetosphere-ionosphere system
with the overall objective of determining the physical basis of the
coupling between the thin equatorward auroral arcs and the thin current
sheet which forms within the near-Earth plasma sheet and thus to 
establish the precise mechanisms responsible for substorm breakup.

Applicants must possess (or be about to obtain) a Ph.D. in plasma 
physics, space physics, or astrophysics and have a demonstated record
of publications in refereed journals in which plasma simulation methods
were extensively employed.  Previous experience with MHD, multi-fluid, 
or hybrid models is particularly important.

The nominal appointment for a postdoctoral position is for two years
with the second year contingent on the expected continuation of a 
research grant.  The nominal starting salary is $44,000 per year but 
may be adjusted depending on prior experience.

Applications, including a professional resume, list of publications and
presentations, and the names of three potential references, should be directed
to either Philip Pritchett (310/825-3637, pritchett at physics.ucla.edu) or
Ferdinand Coroniti (310/825-3440, chairman at physics.ucla.edu), both at
Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of California, 405 Hilgard
Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1547, USA.  UCLA is an affirmative action/
equal opportunity employer.

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