Postdoctoral researcher in Space Physics

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Space Plasma Physics research program as a postdoctoral researcher. The position is based at the Uppsala office of the Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF), located at Ångström Laboratory in Uppsala, Sweden. The successful candidate will work in a world-class international research environment with excellent opportunities for collaboration and scientific exchange.

The research project focuses on investigating electrodynamic coupling between the magnetosphere, ionosphere, and ground. The work will make use of satellite data from Swarm, MMS, and THEMIS, as well as ground-based observations from magnetometers and incoherent scatter radars.

Our team specialises in observations, data analysis, and modeling of space plasma processes (IRF Space Plasma Physics). The group has decades of experience developing and operating instruments for spacecraft missions to measure electric fields, plasma temperature, density, and density fluctuations. These missions include BepiColombo, MMS, Solar Orbiter, Swarm, Cassini, Cluster, Rosetta, JUICE, and Comet Interceptor. IRF also has decades of expertise in conducting ground-based observations, including geomagnetic measurements and recordings with all-sky cameras, ionosondes, and radar (e.g., EISCAT).

Qualifications

The applicant must have obtained a doctoral degree. We will primarily consider candidates who obtained their degree in 2022 or later. If the applicant has an older degree and wishes to refer to special circumstances, such as parental leave, this should be clearly stated.

The applicant must have experience in analyzing and interpreting data from space plasma instruments, as well as fluency in at least one programming language (e.g., MATLAB, Python).

What we can offer you

The position is fully funded for a total duration of two years. The start date is flexible but should be no later than the second half of 2025. 

Equality, equal conditions, and diversity are fundamental principles in our workplace, and we work in an equality-integrated way, which means that we consider equality and inclusivity aspects in our daily work and in all decision-making forums.

The application should include a CV, a personal letter (maximum one page) describing research interests and relevant experience, copies of undergraduate and PhD degree certificates (or a letter from the supervisor stating when the PhD degree is expected), description and proof of previous postdoctoral positions and/or similar relevant research work (if available), names and contact information for two professional references and reprints or open-access links of not more than 4 selected publications.

Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) is a governmental research institute that conducts research and postgraduate education in space physics, atmospheric physics, and space technology. Many of IRF’s projects are run as large international projects in collaboration with other research institutes and space agencies. IRF has about one hundred employees and has offices in Kiruna (headquarters), Umeå, Uppsala, and Lund. For more information about IRF: www.irf.se