Two postdoctoral research positions in the Solar-Terrestrial Physics Division are immediately available. One position is within the magnetospheric research programme conducted by the Division in relation to the Oersted Satellite Project. The Oersted satellite scheduled for launch summer 1997 is a low altitude satellite carrying energetic particle as well as high precision magnetic field instruments.
International collaboration is an important aspect of the research programme.
It involves more than 50 groups and is managed and coordinated by the Science Project Office in the division. Research based on the correlation with a variety of ground-based geophysical measurements has a prominent position in the programme. The immediate aim of this programme is to investigate the possible influence of cosmic rays on cloud coverage, the possible physical processes involved, and the implications of such an effect on weather and climate modelling. The appointments will be for a period of two years with the possibility of extensions, subject to the continuation of external funds. Applications for either of these positions, including a curriculum vitae and the names and email addresses of two referees, should be forwarded to Eigil Friis-Christensen at the address below, where also further information on the positions and the division activities can be obtained.