One of the country’s most selective public research universities, Clemson University serves a uniquely driven and highly accomplished student body.

Ranked consistently as one of the best national public university by U.S.News & World Report, Clemson is a science- and engineering-oriented college dedicated to teaching, research and service. Founded in 1889, we remain committed both to world-class research and a high quality of life. In fact, 91 percent of our seniors say they’d pick Clemson again if they had it to do over.

Clemson’s retention and graduation rates rank among the highest in the country for public universities. We’ve been named among the best values by Kiplinger magazine in 2013, and SmartMoney in 2012 ranked us No. 7 in student return on investment.

Our beautiful college campus sits on 1,400 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, along the shores of Hartwell Lake. But we also have research facilities and economic development hubs throughout the state of South Carolina — in Greenville, Greenwood, Columbia and Charleston.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Clemson University invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position in Atmospheric and Space Physics under the mentorship of Dr. Xueling Shi. The successful candidate will conduct research on plasma waves and space weather, with a focus on geomagnetically induced currents (GICs) and their driving mechanisms. The position involves analyzing data from spacecraft and ground-based instruments, including magnetometers, HF radars, and GNSS receivers. Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated expertise in data analysis and/or numerical modeling, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive university benefits, and travel support for conferences. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year based on performance, funding etc.

About the Department:

Clemson University is a land grant university enrolling approximately 23,000 students. Clemson University’s Carnegie Classification is R1 (“Doctoral Universities - Very High Research Activity”) and is ranked in the top 50 of public universities in the US. Clemson was named “the Best College Town in the U.S.” for 2024. It is 45 minutes from Greenville, which is in top 5 of the US News & World Report's Best Places to Live in the US in 2024.

For more information about the Department of Physics and Astronomy of and its programs, please visit the website: https://www.clemson.edu/science/academics/departments/physics/.

For more information about Clemson, please visit the website: http://www.clemson.edu/.

For more information about Dr. Xueling Shi, please visit the website: https://www.clemson.edu/science/academics/departments/physics/about/profiles/xuelins

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