We are advertising two new postdoc positions to join our growing Space & Astrophysical Plasmas group at QMUL. Further detail on the positions, along with application information is given below. The applications deadlines are 5th September 2025; contact: Heli Hietala.
Space particle detector development: The postdoc project involves carrying out research to evaluate the particle detector technologies currently developed at QMUL and their suitability for incorporation in space-borne applications, such as CubeSats. The project involves high level of collaboration with both the QMUL Space Plasma Group and the QMUL Detector Development Group. We also provide significant training opportunities, both in the academic discipline and in general professional development.
Shock transients in the inner-heliosphere during maximum solar activity: A postdoctoral researcher position is available to work on exploring particle acceleration at shock waves in the inner heliosphere and Mercury’s environment primarily using plasma simulations. The postdoc project involves primarily simulations informed by observations, related data analyses and theory/models, comparing various aspects of shock particle acceleration and related meso-scale structures in different regions of space. The key data comes from recent missions (Solar Orbiter, ParkerSolarProbe, BepiColombo) and databases of Magnetospheric MultiScale and Messenger. The project involves high level of collaboration with both internationally and locally within the QMUL Space Plasma Group. We also provide significant training opportunities, both in the academic discipline and in general professional development.
For informal enquiries please contact Dr Heli Hietala.