Postdoctoral Research Associate - Durham The RoleApplications are invited for a three-year postdoctoral position within the Applied Mathematics research group, to start in July 2025. The position is funded by a UKRI/STFC grant to investigate the \\\"Solar wind outflow and open flux\\\". Candidates with a strong track record in solar magnetic field modelling, and/or familiarity with solar observational data, are particularly encouraged to apply. The position will be under the direction of Professor Anthony Yeates and will primarily involve optimisation of a numerical magnetic field model for the global solar magnetic field against observational data.This post is fixed term for three-years as it is funded by a UKRI/STFC research grant.The post-holder is employed to work on a research project which will be led by another colleague. Whilst this means that the post-holder will not be carrying out independent research in his/her own right, the expectation is that they will contribute to the advancement of the project, through the development of their own research ideas/adaptation and development of research protocols.Successful applicants will, ideally, start on 1 July 2025. (STFC have indicated that the finish date of 30 June 2028 cannot be extended.) Person SpecificationEssential Criteria:QualificationsA good first degree in Mathematics, Physics or a related subject.A PhD (or be close to submission) in Applied Mathematics, Solar Physics, or a related subject.ExperienceExperience in conducting high quality academic research. Demonstrable ability to write material of a quality commensurate with publication in highly-ranked journals.Demonstrable ability to present research papers at national or international conferences and communicate complex information to specialists and within the wider academic community.Experience in one or more research areas relevant to the project: solar magnetic field modelling, computational fluid dynamics, or solar observational data analysis.Working knowledge of at least one scientific computing environment (e.g. Python, Fortran, Matlab, C++). SkillsDemonstrable ability to work cooperatively as part of a team, including participating in research meetings.Ability to work independently on own initiative and to strict deadlines.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Desirable CriteriaExperienceStrong publication record in peer-reviewed journals, commensurate with stage of career.A track record of presenting research at conferences, symposia, or meetings, commensurate with stage of career.Demonstrable ability to develop research proposals and designs in collaboration with other academics.Experience in numerical modelling of the global magnetic field in the Sun\\\'s corona.SkillsDemonstrable ability to plan and manage independent research.