Research Associate in Space Weather Impacts

2 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time

**The role**:
Society is increasingly reliant on space technology, yet the potential impacts of space weather events on Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) satellite systems, such as GPS, are poorly understood. This project will assess the risks of space weather to new types of PNT system located in Low Earth Orbit.

The project is based within Aerospace Engineering and involves collaboration with industry.

**What will you be doing?**:
Research into space weather effects on PNT satellite systems located in Low Earth Orbit. You will identify specific problem cases and quantify their impact using historical space weather events as an example.

You have a strong background in engineering or physics and an interdisciplinary interest in space weather and its impacts.

You should be able to work independently and be happy to contribute to regular team meetings.
- Given the requirement for an imminent start date and the length of this appointment only applicants with existing right to work in the UK valid for this role can be considered._

**Additional information**:
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JOB NUMBER***

**ACAD106806**:
CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN***

**Fixed-terM/Full time**:
CLOSING DATE***

**16 May 2023**:
FACULTY/DIVISION***

**Faculty of Engineering**:
SALARY***

**£36,333 - £40,745 per annum**:



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