Post-Doctoral Position in Space Plasma Physics with focus on processing and analysis of data from planetary missions. The Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) is a leading research institute in the field of planetary magnetospheres and solar wind interactions with a focus on particle measurements. Applicants are invited for a position for processing and analysis…
In a new thesis from the Swedish Institute of Space Physics and Umeå University, unique methods for the analysis of radar data and simulations of meteoroids in the solar system are presented. The methods have been applied to confirm the existence of rare high-altitude meteors as well as to measure space debris from the Kosmos-1408…
Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) leads a work package to develop an extensive database of collisionless shocks at Earth, Mars, Venus, and interplanetary space to aid future shock investigations. IRF also contribute to other work packages that will advance scientific understanding of shocks. Shockwaves appear everywhere in space, around planets, comets, the interplanetary medium,…
Swedish Institute of Space Physics in Kiruna is looking for a research engineer specializing in analogue electronics. Within the Solar System Physics and Space Technology research program we explore the solar system. The group consists of scientists and engineers with different specialist skills who work together to develop and deliver space instruments for national and…
A space instrument from the Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) will be sent to the Moon within the next few years onboard the Turkish spacecraft AYAP-1. In orbit around the Moon, the Lunar Neutrals Telescope will study how the flow of charged particles from the Sun, the solar wind, interacts with the Moon’s surface….
Comet Interceptor (SCIENA och COMPLIMENT) In 2029, the European spacecraft Comet Interceptor is planned to be launched. Its mission is to chase a comet that is yet to be discovered, and which is in its original state since the formation of the solar system. IRF participates with two instruments that will investigate the comet’s surroundings…
On the 27th of September, Katerina Stergiopoulou, Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) and Uppsala University, will defend her doctoral thesis. New results about the physical processes taking place in the induced magnetospheres and magnetotails of Mars and Venus will be presented. Mars and Venus don’t have a planetary magnetic field like Earth does. Consequently,…
Space plasma physics in depth This is a landing webpage with several different topics on space plasma physics by scientists and for scientists. The subpages are divided into different areas. The employees in the space plasma physics programme can be found at IRF in Uppsala. Head of the research programme is Assoc. Prof. Docent Yuri…