Postdoctoral position in space physics [Ref. 2.2.1-293/22]

Applications are invited for the investigations of kinetic plasma processes at Earth’s magnetopause and magnetotail. The work involves the analysis of magnetic, electric, and plasma measurements from the multi-spacecraft Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission.

Our team performs observations, data analysis, and modeling of space plasma processes (www.space.irfu.se). The team has decades of experience in developing and operating instruments to measure electric fields, plasma temperature, density and density fluctuations for spacecraft missions (e.g. Cluster, MMS, Swarm, Cassini, Rosetta, Solar Orbiter).

The successful candidate will be involved in national and international collaborations and will also be expected to present their results at national and international conferences as well as publish their results in leading journals. Experience in the analysis of multi-point plasma measurements and plasma waves will be beneficial.

The position is available at the Uppsala office of IRF, located at the Ångström Laboratory in Uppsala, Sweden, for 2 years. The position is funded by the Swedish National Space Agency (SNSA).

Postdoc candidates should have completed a Ph.D. in 2019 or later. However, if the candidate has an older degree and wants to refer to special circumstances, such as parental leave, this should be clearly stated. The candidate should not currently be an active researcher at IRF in Uppsala or the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Uppsala University. Candidates should be able to start the work no later than March 2023.

Applications should include a CV, a short letter stating research interests and relevant experience, copies of undergraduate and Ph.D. degree certificates, 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 of not more than 4 selected publications.

The closing date for applications is 19 September 2022.

For further information please contact:
Dr Daniel B. Graham, dgraham@irfu.se
Assoc. Prof. Yuri Khotyaintsev, yuri@irfu.se

Trade union representatives:
Thomas Leyser, SACO-S, thomas.leyser@irfu.se
Jan Karlsson, ST, jan.karlsson@irfu.se

Applications should be sent, preferably by email, to: registrator@irf.se
Or by post to:
Swedish Institute of Space Physics,
Registrar,
Box 812,
SE-981 28 Kiruna
Sweden

Please quote reference number: 2.2.1-293/22

If your application is sent by e-mail you should get a confirmation that we have received it.
If you do not get the confirmation within three days, please contact the registrar:
+46 980-790 00.