Postdoctoral Position in the Space Physics Group at the University of Helsinki, Finland

Annonce transmise par Lucile Turc (Univ. Helsinki)

The Space Physics group at the University of Helsinki is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position, to work in the framework of an ERC-funded project titled "WAVESTORMS - Impact of foreshock transients on near-Earth space" led by Lucile Turc. The main tasks of the successful candidate will be to analyse numerical simulations performed with the Vlasiator model as well as spacecraft measurements to understand the impact of foreshock transients on Earth's bow shock, magnetosheath and magnetopause. They will also be responsible for running new Vlasiator simulations and developing visualisation tools for their analysis.

The applicant should hold a PhD in space plasma physics or a related field by the time they join the team, and have some experience with numerical simulations and/or spacecraft data analysis. Other useful skills include knowledge of shock physics, particle acceleration, and coding in Python.

The initial appointment will be for two years, with an option for an extension up to the entire duration of the ERC project. Funding is available for travel to conferences and research visits, as well as for relocation at the start of the project

The starting salary is about 3700€/month. The work contract at the University of Helsinki provides access to the Finnish social security, which includes benefits such as healthcare, sick leave and parental leave. The University of Helsinki also provides support for international staff arriving in Finland.

The expected starting date for the position is September 1st, 2024. Applications are open until February 15th, 2024.

Interested candidates should send their informal application (including a short statement about their past research and their research interests), a CV, a list of publications and a maximum of three names to act as references by email to the following address: lucile.turc 'at' helsinki.fi

For enquiries about the position, contact Lucile Turc ( lucile.turc 'at' helsinki.fi ).

For more information about the Space Physics group at the University of Helsinki, please visit:
http://blogs.helsinki.fi/spacephysics/
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