The Laboratory of Plasma Physics (LPP) is pleased to invite applications for a two-year postdoctoral research position jointly hosted by École Polytechnique (Palaiseau) and Sorbonne Université (Paris). The project is centered on the Mass Spectrum Analyzer (MSA), part of the MPPE suite onboard the Mio spacecraft. The research focuses on in situ plasma measurements to investigate ion dynamics within Mercury’s magnetosphere during the orbital phase of the ESA/JAXA BepiColombo mission.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic international team with active collaborations across Europe, Japan, and the US, gaining direct access to mission data as it becomes available in 2027.
We seek highly motivated candidates with a PhD and expertise in space plasma physics and magnetospheric dynamics, data analysis (specifically ion and particle instrument data), numerical modeling and/or particle instrumentation development.
Key information:
- Location: LPP, École Polytechnique (Palaiseau) & Sorbonne Université (Paris), France.
- Duration: 2 years.
- Start Date: October 1st, 2026.
- Application Deadline: March 27, 2026.
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Lina Hadid for informal enquiries or to discuss potential research directions.
To apply, please submit the following documents to the email address above:
- Research proposal & Statement of relevance (Max 1 page): Please outline how your expertise aligns with the mission and propose a specific research question or approach you intend to pursue using BepiColombo/MSA data.
- Summary of research interests (Max 1 page): A brief overview of your past work and future scientific goals.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Contact Information for two professional references.
- Up to three relevant publication reprints.
(Transmis par Lina Hadid)