Applications are invited for two 2-year positions as Postdoctoral Research Associate in Space Physics at Northumbria University in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will investigate cross-scale energy transfer and dissipation and particle energization in collisionless turbulent plasmas, focusing on the role of plasma turbulence, magnetic reconnection, kinetic physics and instabilities, and wave-particle interactions.
Two different categories of profiles will be considered: one with knowledge/expertise in supercomputing and state-of-the-art numerical modelling (Hall-MHD, hybrid, and/or fully kinetic simulations), and one with knowledge/expertise in the analysis and interpretation of in-situ observations by spacecraft missions (e.g., Solar Orbiter, Parker Solar Probe, Magnetospheric MultiScale, and/or Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe).
Both postdoctoral positions are available to commence as soon as possible.
However, we recognise that candidates may have varying transition timelines, so the specific start date is flexible and will be mutually agreed upon with shortlisted applicants during the interview stage.
The Solar and Space Physics research group, within Northumbria’s School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics, is a strong, diverse, inclusive, and very supportive group.
Prospective applicants are welcome to contact the project’s PI Dr Luca Franci for informal enquiries and to discuss scientific opportunities.
Apply before 13 April 2026 (11:59 PM) and find out more details here.
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(Transmis par Luca Franci)