An exciting opportunity is available within the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL).

The successful candidate will work on the high-profile UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship (FLF) project: “Exploring New Regions of Space: Fundamentals and Impacts of Astrophysical Plasma Turbulence”.

This highly collaborative initiative features flexible, interlinking projects aimed at bridging the gap between fundamental plasma physics and applied space weather research.

🔬 The Research Scope & Methodology

The project investigates the mechanics of plasma turbulence and the critical role it plays in governing heliospheric and astrophysical systems—including its largely unmapped impacts on space weather. To accommodate a diverse range of technical backgrounds, the project spans multiple methodologies:

Observational Data Analysis: Interrogating cutting-edge datasets from active heliophysics and space physics missions.

Experimental & Numerical Modeling: Engaging with laboratory plasma experiments, theoretical physics frameworks, numerical fluid/kinetic simulations, and predictive space weather modeling.

Interdisciplinary Integration: Team members are encouraged to bring deep expertise in at least one of these areas while actively collaborating across the others.

📋 Candidate Profile

Education: A PhD (or equivalent) in Space Physics, Astrophysical Plasma Physics, Laboratory Plasma Physics, or a closely related discipline.

Core Competencies: A proven track record of conducting and disseminating internationally high-quality, innovative research.

Attributes: Highly motivated, capable of demonstrating strong individual initiative, and committed to successful team collaboration, academic life, and ethical working practices.

📅 What is Offered & Application Requirements

Career Support: The UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship framework provides extensive, dedicated career development support and professional mentoring for all team members.

The Institutional Environment: The Space & Astrophysical Plasmas group is embedded within QMUL's Astronomy Unit, a world-class environment featuring state-of-the-art research facilities following a recent £12M refurbishment.

Application Document: In addition to a standard CV, applicants must upload a Research Statement detailing previous achievements and future research plans (maximum of 2 pages) to the supporting documents section of the portal.

📩 Contact Information

For informal inquiries regarding the scientific scope of the turbulence frameworks, project timelines, or role details, you can contact the Principal Investigator directly:

Contact: Dr. Christopher Chen

Job Title: Reader in Space Plasma Physics

Email: christopher.chen@qmul.ac.uk 

For more information and applications link:

https://qmul-jobs.tal.net/vx/mobile-0/appcentre-ext/brand-4/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/9805-Postdoctoral-Research-Associate/en-GB 

Reminder: Deadline is in a few days.

The Rhodes University Centre for Radio Astronomy Techniques & Technologies (RATT), in partnership with SARAO, is seeking a visionary Postdoctoral Fellow to lead the scientific coordination of the Transient Array Radio Telescope (TART) Africa network.

This is more than a research role—it is a leadership opportunity to drive scientific output, foster pan-African collaboration, and build sustainable capacity in radio astronomy across the continent.

🚀 Key Responsibilities

Network Coordination: Lead the scientific exploitation of the TART Africa network.

Community Building: Support and expand collaborations within the African radio astronomy community.

Impact & Outreach: Drive science development initiatives and public outreach programs.

✅ Requirements

Education: PhD in Radio Astronomy or a closely related field.

Network: Proven experience collaborating within the African radio astronomy ecosystem.

Passion: A demonstrated commitment to outreach and scientific capacity building.

📍 Location & 💰 Funding

Host: Rhodes University or SARAO’s Cape Town offices.

Stipend: ZAR 478,826 per year (Tax-free, adjusted annually for inflation).

📅 How to Apply

Deadline: 15 April 2026 (Applications reviewed until the position is filled).

Please submit the following to applications@ratt.center

Full CV & Bibliography.

A brief summary of your research.

Three letters of recommendation (to be sent separately by your referees).

📝 Summary of the Fellowship

This Postdoctoral Fellowship, funded at the standard SARAO level, is designed to coordinate the scientific use of the TART Africa network. The role bridges the gap between high-level research and community development, requiring a candidate who is not only a skilled radio astronomer but also an active collaborator within the African scientific landscape. Hosted in South Africa, the position offers a tax-free stipend of approximately R478k to drive the continent's growing radio astronomy capabilities. 

📍 Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF), Kiruna, Sweden

📅 Deadline: November 25, 2025

📑 Ref: DNR 2.2.1-363/25

The Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to study space debris and meteoroids using the cutting-edge EISCAT_3D radar system — one of the world’s most advanced tools for space and atmospheric research.

🌌 About the Project:

In collaboration with EISCAT AB, this project focuses on developing methods to:

• Perform 3D measurements of meteoroids and space debris

• Analyze how the ionosphere affects orbital accuracy

• Develop signal analysis and data processing techniques for space situational awareness

• Combine radar data for both ionospheric and space object studies

Your research will directly contribute to global efforts in tracking and mitigating space debris, and results will be shared through international peer-reviewed publications.

🎓 Qualifications:

• PhD in Space Physics, Physics, or related field

• Proficiency in Python, C++, or similar programming languages

• Background in signal processing, inverse modeling, or numerical methods (a plus)

• Excellent English communication skills; Swedish is an advantage

💼 Terms & Benefits:

• 📆 3-year contract (start as soon as possible)

• 💰 Competitive salary (negotiated individually)

• 🌍 International, equality-driven workplace

• 🕒 Flexible hours + 7 weeks vacation

• 💪 Comprehensive healthcare, wellness programs & on-site gym

Join IRF in advancing space situational awareness and atmospheric science from one of Europe’s most northern research hubs.

📩 Apply with:

CV, cover letter, publication list, and two references. 

Exciting news for early-career solar physicists!

Professor Zhenghua Huang and the newly established Solar Physics Group at Nanjing University (Suzhou Campus) are inviting applications for a two-year postdoctoral position in Solar Physics.

This role offers a rare chance to play a core research role in understanding energy and mass coupling processes in the solar atmosphere, combining cutting-edge solar observations with advanced numerical simulations. The successful candidate will work closely with the CHASE mission team and contribute to preparations for the upcoming 2.5-meter solar telescope—placing you at the forefront of modern solar research.

🔬 Research focus

• Solar atmospheric dynamics

• Energy and mass coupling processes

• Solar data analysis and numerical simulations

• Collaboration with major solar missions and telescope teams

📍 Position details

• Location: Suzhou Campus, Nanjing University (China)

• Contract: Full-time, fixed-term (2 years)

• Start date: Negotiable (on or before end of 2026)

• Salary: CNY 20,000 – 24,000/month (gross), depending on experience

• On-campus accommodation: May be available

• Working language: English

🎓 Eligibility

• PhD in Physics, Astrophysics, or a closely related field (completed or near completion)

• No more than 3 years of postdoctoral (or equivalent) research experience

• Strong background in solar data analysis and/or numerical simulations

• Excellent scientific writing and presentation skills in English

📧 How to apply

Please send your CV and any inquiries directly to:

Professor Zhenghua Huang

📩 huangzh@nju.edu.cn 

The Space Science and Applications Group (ISR-1) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is inviting applications for postdoctoral researchers in heliospheric physics.

🔬 Core Research Focus

Successful candidates will carry out original research aimed at answering foundational heliophysics questions in Particle Energization, Outer Heliosphere, Broad Heliophysics.

📋 Candidate Profile

Minimum Job Requirements:

A Ph.D. in Space Physics completed within the last five years, or soon to be completed (must be finished by the position start date).

Demonstrated experience in the observational data analysis of space, heliospheric, or magnetospheric physics missions.

Strong scientific programming and coding experience (e.g., Python, IDL, C++).

Communication: A proven track record of publishing in scientific journals and effectively communicating research both orally and in writing.

Desired Qualifications:

Hands-on experience with space plasma or ENA instrumentation and hardware calibration techniques.

Experience utilizing numerical modeling tools for particle detection and instrument simulation (such as SIMION or SRIM).

📅 Appointment Details & Top-Tier Compensation

Location: Fully on-site in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Duration: 2 years initial appointment, with a possible extension for a 3rd year.

Salary: Highly competitive, scaling with post-PhD experience. The starting salary for a brand-new graduate is $97,000.

Citizenship: U.S. citizenship is NOT a requirement; international researchers are encouraged to apply.

Fellowships: Exceptionally strong candidates may be nominated for prestigious Laboratory Fellowships, which offer additional funding and distinction.

Timeline: Review of applications begins immediately on a rolling basis and will continue until the position is filled.

📩 How to Apply

To receive full consideration, your application package must include:

A Cover Letter detailing your scientific background and relevant mission/data experience.

A full CV / Resume (including a comprehensive publication list).

Contact information for three professional references.

For scientific or technical inquiries about the IMAP instruments and research directions, you can directly reach out to the principal scientists:

Dan Reisenfeld at dreisenfeld@lanl.gov

Ruth Skoug at rskoug@lanl.gov

For more information and applications:

https://lanl.jobs/search/jobdetails/heliospheric-physics-postdoctoral-researcher/f48824a4-bfd0-4ccc-b5e8-1c277dc2f312 

Prof. Sean Elvidge’s research group at the University of Birmingham is inviting applications for a PhD studentship at the intersection of space weather physics and global engineering infrastructure.

Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) like GPS and Galileo are central to modern infrastructure but must pass through the ionosphere; a highly dynamic, charged atmospheric layer.

Volatile space weather events drive variations in Total Electron Content (TEC), scintillation, and Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances (TIDs) that delay and disrupt these critical signals.

This project will develop advanced models to predict, nowcast, and mitigate these errors to protect high-precision Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services.

🔬 Technical Scope & Methods

The research will address how high-precision protocols like Precise Point Positioning (PPP) degrade during severe geomagnetic storms. Potential avenues include:

Precision Corrections: Designing advanced regional or global ionospheric corrections that maintain high fidelity during intense solar storms.

Uncertainty Quantification: Building statistical models that dynamically quantify uncertainty to warn safety-critical users (e.g., aviation, autonomous transport) of system degradation.

Data-Driven Frameworks: Ingesting large-scale satellite datasets using data assimilation, statistical learning, and signal processing.

📋 Candidate Profile

This position is highly suited for a quantitative student holding a degree in Physics, Geophysics, Mathematics, Data Science, or Engineering.

You will receive rigorous training in scientific computing, ionospheric physics, and big data analytics. Prior GNSS experience is useful but not essential; curiosity and mathematical ability are prioritized.

📩 How to Apply

Candidates must submit an informal inquiry to the Principal Investigator before initiating a formal university application.

Contact: Prof. Sean Elvidge

Email: s.elvidge@bham.ac.uk 

For more information, visit:

https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/ionospheric-auroral-and-ocean-clutter-models-for-monostatic-and-bistatic-hf-sensing-systems/?p197504

An exceptional PhD studentship is available within a multidisciplinary research group led by Prof. Sean Elvidge at the University of Birmingham. The project operates at the vibrant interface of space weather science, radio engineering, and operational systems to pioneer the future of High-Frequency (HF) over-the-horizon sensing.

🔬 The Research Challenge & Technical Scope

This PhD project focuses on modeling, predicting, and mitigating environmental clutter for both co-located (monostatic) and separated/networked (bistatic) HF configurations.

Key research avenues include:

Ionospheric & Auroral Clutter Modeling,

Ocean Clutter Modeling, and

Experimental Validation.

Depending on your core technical strengths, the workflow can easily flex to prioritize ray tracing, signal processing, numerical scattering simulation, statistical characterization, machine learning for clutter classification, or real-time data assimilation using ionospheric data pipelines.

📋 Candidate Profile

This project is highly suited for an analytically minded student holding (or completing) a degree in:

Physics / Geophysics (particularly space plasma physics, aeronomy, or ionospheric dynamics). Engineering / Signal Processing (radio frequency engineering or computational wave propagation).

Applied Mathematics / Computational Modeling.

Key Skills You Will Gain: Comprehensive training in scientific programming, advanced HF sensing, space environment forecasting architectures, and the structural analysis of massive, multi-dimensional experimental datasets.

📅 Collaboration & Impact

Environment: You will join a highly collaborative, international network bridging fundamental physical principles with high-impact defense and space domain awareness applications.

Outcomes: Your research tools will directly guide next-generation networked sensing layouts, helping predict how geomagnetic storms affect target detectability on any given day.

📩 How to Apply

Prior to submitting a formal application through the university admissions portal, candidates are required to submit an informal expression of interest directly to the Principal Investigator.

For more details on this role, see link:

https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/ionospheric-auroral-and-ocean-clutter-models-for-monostatic-and-bistatic-hf-sensing-systems/?p197504 

Contact: Prof. Sean Elvidge

Email: s.elvidge@bham.ac.uk 

The Department of Technology Systems at the University of Oslo (UiO) is inviting applications for a 3-year PhD Research Fellowship in Space Science, based at the Space Systems group in Kjeller, Lillestrøm.

🔬 Research Avenues

• The specific research direction is flexible and can be tailored to the candidate's background:

• The Martian Water Cycle

• Space Weather Atmospheric Impacts

• Martian Aurora

📋 Candidate Profile & Skills

Required Qualifications:

A Master’s degree (or equivalent 4-year foreign degree) in Physics, Planetary Science, Meteorology, Geophysics, or a similar field, defended before the autumn start date.

Proven programming experience in Python, specifically tailored for scientific data processing and analysis.

Fluency in oral and written English.

Academic Excellence: Equivalent to a minimum average grade of C for the Bachelor's degree, and a minimum average grade of B (including a grade of B or better for the thesis) for the Master's degree in the Norwegian system.

Desired Assets:

Knowledge of atmospheric or space physics.

Prior experience with spectroscopic data analysis, remote sensing, or planetary science datasets.

📅 Contract, Salary & Timeline

Duration: 3 years full-time. A 4th year may be considered, which includes 25% career-promoting work (teaching or research assistance).

Salary: Position code 1017, ranging from NOK 550,800 to 595,000 per annum (subject to a 2% statutory contribution deduction to the State Pension Fund).

Perks: Membership in the Statens Pens Pensjonskasse (excellent pension, mortgage, and insurance benefits), 1.5 hours of paid exercise time per week, and family-friendly surroundings.

Starting Date: Preferred Autumn 2026.

Security: Candidates must successfully clear national export control, sanctions, and security checks.

📩 How to Apply

• Applications must be submitted via the electronic Jobbnorge portal. Your package must include:

• A Cover Letter detailing your motivation and research interests.

• A full CV (listing education, positions, and any scientific publications).

• Certified transcripts and diplomas for both Bachelor's and Master's degrees (with an official explanation of your university's grading scale for foreign applicants).

• Letters of recommendation along with contact data for 2–3 professional references.

• Documentation of English proficiency (if applicable).

For more details, see link:

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/303704/phd-research-fellow-in-mars-atmospheric-science

The Graduate Program in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Pós-graduação em Engenharia Elétrica e Computação) at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie in São Paulo, Brazil, is inviting international applications for a fully funded PhD scholarship.

This opportunity is perfect for researchers looking to work at the intersection of solar physics, upper atmospheric science, and instrumentation.

🔬 Core Research Themes

• Candidates will have the opportunity to align their doctoral thesis with several active, high-impact research areas:

• Solar & Stellar Activity: Investigating solar flares, stellar atmospheric dynamics, and flaring mechanisms.

• Ionosphere / VLF (Very Low Frequency): Analyzing upper atmospheric physics, D-region ionospheric disturbances, and wave propagation.

• Space Geodesy: Utilizing space-based geodetic techniques to study Earth's shape, orientation, and gravity field variations.

• Radio Telescope Design & Operations:

• Developing, calibrating, and managing cutting-edge instrumentation for radio astronomy and solar observations.

📋 Candidate Profile & Eligibility

• Target Audience: International applicants holding (or close to completing) a Master’s degree in Physics, Astronomy, Space Geophysics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Core Competencies: A strong motivation for space science data analysis, numerical modeling, or radio hardware engineering.

📅 Application Mechanics

• The selection process is organized in partnership with the GCUB (Grupo de Cooperação Internacional de Universidades Brasileiras) mobility framework.

• Official Program Guidelines: Comprehensive application rules, language parameters, and document requirements can be reviewed directly via the GCUB Call for Applications Portal.

• Review Status: The call was published on June 14, 2026, and is actively accepting international portfolios.

📩 How to Apply & Inquiries

• For scientific inquiries regarding research infrastructure, prospective advisors, or laboratory capabilities, you can contact Dr. Paulo Simões directly:

Email: paulo.simoes@mackenzie.br 

The Division of Geodesy and Geoinformatics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden, invites applications for a 100% full-time PhD position in Artificial Intelligence for Earth Observation. This doctoral research will focus on advancing AI-driven Earth Observation (EO) methods for environmental intelligence.

🔬 Research Themes & Tasks

The selected candidate will explore cutting-edge AI and machine learning approaches to analyze multi-modal, multi-temporal, and multi-resolution satellite imagery alongside geospatial data.

📋 Candidate Profile

Admission Requirements:

Education: A Master's degree in Geomatics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related natural sciences/engineering disciplines. Must meet standard basic eligibility for Swedish postgraduate education.

Core Skills: Strong proficiency in image analysis, computer vision, pattern recognition, and machine learning/deep learning, backed by a solid data science background.

Programming & Languages: Proficient coding skills in Python, C++, and Matlab. Candidates must demonstrate fluent spoken English and excellent scientific reading/writing skills, fulfilling the mandatory English B/6 requirement.

Assets: Prior experience working with generative AI or geospatial foundation models is highly valued.

📅 Contract, Benefits & Timeline

Location: KTH Campus, Stockholm, Sweden.

Duration: The position is for a maximum 4-year full-time equivalent doctoral contract, structured to target a Licentiate degree within an initial two-year employment period. Contracts are renewed sequentially. Up to 20% of the role may include training or departmental administration.

Compensation: Monthly salary paid in accordance with KTH’s official Doctoral student salary agreement, featuring extensive employee benefits.

Application Deadline: July 9, 2026 (Midnight CEST).

📩 How to Apply

• Applications must be submitted electronically through the KTH recruitment system under reference number PA-2026-1857. Your complete application portfolio must include:

• Certified copies of diplomas, transcripts, and official language certificates (with English or Swedish translations if necessary).

• A comprehensive CV detailing professional and academic experience.

• An application letter (maximum 2 pages) describing your academic interests, motivation, and how they relate to your future goals.

• Representative publications or technical reports (with abstracts and links for longer documents).

For scientific or administrative questions, contact Prof. Yifang Ban directly at yifang@kth.se.

For more information:

https://www.kth.se/lediga-jobb/938749?l=en

The Space Research Centre of the Polish Academy of Sciences (CBK PAN) in Warsaw is inviting applications for a 4-year PhD position. Funded by the National Science Centre, Poland (NCN) under the SONATA BIS-15 call, the project is titled "The Subparsec Structure of the Local Interstellar Medium" and is led by Dr. Paweł Swaczyna.

This unique project challenges the prevailing paradigm of our local space environment by using interstellar neutral atom data from NASA missions to map the boundary interactions right outside our solar system.

🔬 The Research Challenge & Tasks

Astrophysical data shows that our solar system is currently sitting inside an interaction zone between two warm interstellar clouds moving at different velocities. As a PhD student, you will look for structural signatures of this cloud-cloud interaction by doing the Mission Data Analysis, Computational Modeling, Dissemination

📋 Candidate Profile

• Education: Master’s degree in Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics, or a related field with coursework in statistics or data analysis. Candidates nearing graduation may apply with an advisor's letter stating an expected graduation date before the doctoral program begins.

• Technical Skills: Solid knowledge of at least one programming language: Python, C/C++, or Mathematica.

• Language & Spirit: Good command of English for scientific writing and international team collaboration. Full motivation to engage with the project tasks and a readiness to enroll in the GeoPlanet Doctoral School.

📅 Details, Funding & Location

Location: In person at the CBK PAN headquarters in Warsaw, Poland.

Scholarship Funding: 5,000 PLN per month for up to 48 months.

💰 Financial Note: This NCN research project scholarship is separate from and additional to the standard doctoral stipend provided by the GeoPlanet Doctoral School.

Important Dates:

Application Deadline: 15 June 2026.

Results Announced: By 27 July 2026.

Start Date: 1 October 2026.

📩 How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the GeoPlanet Doctoral School recruitment portal. During submission, candidates must explicitly select the project topic: "Searching for the subparsec structure of the local interstellar medium surrounding the Sun in observations from the IBEX and IMAP missions".

Note for international applicants: It is highly recommended to include a general recognition statement from the NAWA Qualification Tool to verify your diploma eligibility.

For specific questions regarding the project science, contact Dr. Paweł Swaczyna at pswaczyna@cbk.waw.pl.

The Space Research Laboratory (SRL) within the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Turku, Finland, is inviting applications for a three-year, fixed-term research position. The role can be appointed at the level of Doctoral Researcher, Project Researcher, or Research Assistant, depending on the candidate's current academic qualifications.

The successful applicant will join the AIPAD project (Artificial Intelligence for Solar Energetic Particle Pitch-Angle Distributions), a multidisciplinary initiative funded by the Research Council of Finland. Led by Dr. Nina Dresing, the project is run in close collaboration with the Algorithmics and Computational Intelligence research group at the university's Department of Computing.

🔬 The Research Framework: AIPAD

Solar energetic particle (SEP) events triggered by explosive solar eruptions pose severe radiation hazards to technological infrastructure, GPS systems, and astronauts.

A major puzzle in space weather physics is distinguishing the relative contributions of solar flares versus coronal shocks in accelerating these particles.

The AIPAD project tackles this challenge by merging space physics with computer science: Data Analysis, Machine Learning Integration.

📋 Role Tiering & Candidate Requirements

The position is highly flexible and accommodates candidates at different stages of their early research career:

1. Research Assistant

2. Project Researcher

3. Doctoral Researcher

Fluency in English (matching the mandatory English proficiency criteria required by the University of Turku Graduate School).

📅 Location, Timeline & Terms

Location: Turku, Finland (On-site working in Finland is required).

Duration: 3 years, fixed-term.

Application Window: Applications open 26 May 2026 and close 10 July 2026 at 16:00 (Europe/Helsinki time).

📩 How to Apply

Candidates must submit their applications through the University of Turku's electronic recruitment portal before the July deadline.

Prior to applying, international candidates are strongly encouraged to review the student information, language requirements, and application criteria detailed on the EXACTUS Doctoral Programme portal.

For more information and how to apply:

https://ats.talentadore.com/apply/doctoral-researcher-project-researcher-research-assistant-fixed-term-position-in-space-physics/ZvnwA3?UTUID=21513

Are you passionate about space autonomy? The GNC Lab of the University of Naples Federico II is recruiting!

Focus: Guidance, Navigation, and Control for proximity ops.

Applications: Servicing, Debris Removal, and Deep Space Exploration.

Partnership: Work alongside CIRA and spend 6 months at a top international research center.

⏳ Deadline: April 8, 2026 (13:00 Italian Time).

for more information,see link

https://www.dii.unina.it/source/dottorato/ciclo-41/IngInd_Borsa29.pdf 

Are you passionate about space autonomy? The GNC Lab of the University of Naples Federico II is recruiting!

Focus: Guidance, Navigation, and Control for proximity ops.

Applications: Servicing, Debris Removal, and Deep Space Exploration.

Partnership: Work alongside CIRA and spend 6 months at a top international research center.

⏳ Deadline: April 8, 2026 (13:00 Italian Time).

for more information,see link

https://www.dii.unina.it/source/dottorato/ciclo-41/IngInd_Borsa29.pdf 

Are you ready to push the boundaries of our understanding of the Sun, stars, and space weather? The School of Aerospace at HIT Shenzhen is looking for highly motivated PhD students to join a world-class research team working at the frontier of solar and space science.

About the Research

You’ll work across five cutting-edge areas: physics of solar and stellar coronae, flares, and CMEs; space weather impacts on Earth’s magnetosphere and exoplanet habitability; socioeconomic consequences of space weather; high-resolution numerical simulations of solar and stellar atmospheres; and AI and machine learning applied to large observational and simulation datasets. Whether your strength is in theory, computation, observation, or AI — there’s a place for you here.

Who We’re Looking For

A Master’s degree in physics, astrophysics, plasma physics, applied mathematics, computational physics, or a related field. Programming experience in Python, Fortran, or C++ is highly desirable, and prior ML or data science experience is a strong plus. Strong English communication skills and a genuine passion for research are essential.

What We Offer

A fully funded position with a competitive stipend and full tuition waiver, state-of-the-art computational facilities, and international collaboration opportunities spanning space weather to lunar and Mars missions — all based in vibrant, sunny Shenzhen, China’s Silicon Valley.

📅 Application Deadline: May 20, 2026

🎓 Expected Start: September 2026

📩 Send your CV, cover letter, transcripts, two referee contacts, and an optional research proposal to yuanding@hit.edu.cn — subject: “HITSZ PhD Application – Aerospace Science.” 

The High-Resolution Weather and Climate Modeling Group at the ETH Zurich (Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Sciences, IAC) is recruiting a PhD student for a Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF)–funded Ambizione project.

📅 Start date: Between May 1 and September 1, 2026

🗓 Application deadline: March 14, 2026 (applications before March 15 receive full consideration)

Supervision by Monika Feldmann and Andreas Prein.

🌩 Project Overview

Severe thunderstorms are a major source of weather-related damage, particularly near mountain ranges, where climate change signals appear amplified.

This PhD focuses on idealized high-resolution numerical modeling to isolate and understand the physical drivers of enhanced climate trends over mountains.

Project partners include:

• MeteoSwiss

• Pennsylvania State University

• European Severe Storms Laboratory

The position includes funding for international research visits and participation in a planned field campaign.

🧪 Research Tasks

The PhD candidate will:

• Analyze observational datasets to identify typical thunderstorm events

• Analyze climate model outputs to assess systematic environmental changes

• Derive representative, idealized initial conditions

• Design and run simulations with ICON

• Study impacts of topography and climate change on storm dynamics

• Collaborate internationally in data exchange and modeling

• Present findings at conferences and to broader audiences

• Publish peer-reviewed articles

🎓 Profile

Required

• Master’s degree in meteorology, climate science, physics, or related field

• Programming experience in data analysis and visualization

Desired

• Experience in severe thunderstorm dynamics or numerical modeling

• Familiarity with Linux and HPC clusters

• Python programming experience

• Strong interest in extreme weather phenomena

🌍 What ETH Zurich Offers

• Fully funded SNSF Ambizione PhD position

• Access to state-of-the-art HPC systems for high-resolution ICON simulations

• Close supervision in an interactive research environment

• Strong national and international collaborations

• Funding for research stays abroad & field campaign participation

• Support for publications and conference presentations

• Competitive salary per ETH Zurich regulations

• Inclusive, diverse, and sustainability-focused working culture

📄 Application Details

Submit your online application by March 14, 2026, including:

• Motivation letter

• CV

• MSc transcripts

• Contact details of three references

📧 Scientific inquiries: monika.feldmann@unibe.ch (no applications via email) 

Are you interested in astrochemistry, dust formation, and computational modelling? Here’s an exciting PhD opportunity at University College Dublin within an ERC Starting Grant project.

The School of Physics at UCD invites applications for a PhD position in computational astrochemistry, supervised by Dr Marie Van de Sande, as part of the ERC Starting Grant ASHES, which focuses on dust formation in the outflows of asymptotic giant branch (AGB) stars.

🌌 Why this matters

Most stars pass through the AGB phase near the end of their lives, ejecting material that enriches the interstellar medium—the raw material for future stars and planets. These stellar outflows are driven by dust formation, yet the detailed chemistry behind this process remains poorly understood. This PhD aims to help solve that puzzle.

🔬 What you’ll work on

• Extending large chemical reaction networks to include dust nucleation

• Using results from quantum chemical calculations

• Developing the first 1D bottom-up dust growth models

• Advancing to 3D chemical models by post-processing hydrodynamical simulations

• Bridging the gap between theory and observations

💻 Ideal background

• Degree in chemistry, physics, or astronomy

• Interest in chemical kinetics modelling

• Motivation to build skills in Python, Fortran, data analysis, and visualisation

✈️ What’s included

As part of the ERC ASHES project, you’ll have strong support for conferences, workshops, and international research visits, working in a vibrant and collaborative research environment.

📄 How to apply

Send the following to mvdsande@strw.leidenuniv.nl by 15 March 2026:

• CV (education, skills, expertise)

• One-page motivation letter

• Names and contact details of two referees

📩 Enquiries

Dr Marie Van de Sande

✉️ mvdsande@strw.leidenuniv.nl

If you’re passionate about astrochemistry, stellar evolution, and computational science, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a cutting-edge ERC-funded project.

The Space Research Laboratory (SRL) within the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Turku, Finland, is inviting applications for a three-year, fixed-term research position. The role can be appointed at the level of Doctoral Researcher, Project Researcher, or Research Assistant, depending on the candidate's current academic qualifications.

The successful applicant will join the AIPAD project (Artificial Intelligence for Solar Energetic Particle Pitch-Angle Distributions), a multidisciplinary initiative funded by the Research Council of Finland. Led by Dr. Nina Dresing, the project is run in close collaboration with the Algorithmics and Computational Intelligence research group at the university's Department of Computing.

🔬 The Research Framework: AIPAD

Solar energetic particle (SEP) events triggered by explosive solar eruptions pose severe radiation hazards to technological infrastructure, GPS systems, and astronauts.

A major puzzle in space weather physics is distinguishing the relative contributions of solar flares versus coronal shocks in accelerating these particles.

The AIPAD project tackles this challenge by merging space physics with computer science: Data Analysis, Machine Learning Integration.

📋 Role Tiering & Candidate Requirements

The position is highly flexible and accommodates candidates at different stages of their early research career:

1. Research Assistant

2. Project Researcher

3. Doctoral Researcher

Fluency in English (matching the mandatory English proficiency criteria required by the University of Turku Graduate School).

📅 Location, Timeline & Terms

Location: Turku, Finland (On-site working in Finland is required).

Duration: 3 years, fixed-term.

Application Window: Applications open 26 May 2026 and close 10 July 2026 at 16:00 (Europe/Helsinki time).

📩 How to Apply

Candidates must submit their applications through the University of Turku's electronic recruitment portal before the July deadline.

Prior to applying, international candidates are strongly encouraged to review the student information, language requirements, and application criteria detailed on the EXACTUS Doctoral Programme portal.

For more information and how to apply, see link below

https://ats.talentadore.com/apply/doctoral-researcher-project-researcher-research-assistant-fixed-term-position-in-space-physics/ZvnwA3?UTUID=21513

Are you passionate about uncovering the mysteries of our closest star?

Dr. Susanna Parenti (Paris-Saclay) and Prof. Andrew Hillier (Exeter) are seeking a motivated PhD candidate for a unique joint position between the University of Exeter and Université Paris-Saclay.

🔬 The Project

This research focuses on the modelling and observations of the chromospheric response to solar flares. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the intersection of theoretical modeling and high-level solar observation within two world-class institutions.

📅 Key Details

Topic: Solar Physics / Chromospheric Flares

Location: Dual placement in the UK and France

Deadline: 22nd March 2026

For Full Details & Application: See link below

http://uksolphys.org/studentships/joint-phd-in-solar-physics-at-exeter-paris-saclay/

Start: As soon as possible

Duration: Initially 3 years

Salary: EG 13 TV-L (≈ €43,500/year)

Location: Kühlungsborn, Germany (with campaigns at ALOMAR, Norway)

We invite applications for a research position focused on optical remote sensing of the middle atmosphere (mesosphere & lower thermosphere). The role is part of AMILIS (Anthropogenic Material Influx Lidar Study), funded by the German Aerospace Center (DLR), investigating metal atoms and aerosols linked to space-debris re-entry.

🔬 Your Research

• Optical/quantum remote sensing of atoms in the MLT

• Set up and operate a multi-metal lidar

• Hands-on optics & laser work (spectroscopy, dye lasers, laser physics)

• Software development for lidar control

• Data analysis to separate natural variability from anthropogenic effects

• Night/weekend lidar soundings (per regulations)

🎓 Your Profile

• Master’s degree in physics, engineering, environmental sciences, or related

• Initial experience with experimental methods (e.g., spectroscopy, lasers)

• Programming skills (Python, Julia, C/C++)

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Independent, hands-on researcher mindset

🌍 What We Offer

• Attractive workplace near the Baltic Sea

• World-leading lidar systems & modern facilities

• International research environment

• VBL pension, flexible hours, mobile work options

• Family-friendly policies & equality of opportunity

• Part of the Leibniz Association, closely linked with the University of Rostock

📝 How to Apply

Submit one PDF including:

• Motivation letter

• CV

• Diploma (final grade)

• Certificates/references (if available)

📌 Open until filled (travel costs not covered)

Contact and application: 

Prof. Dr. Gerd Baumgarten

Email: baumgarten@iap-kbom.de

♿ Equal Opportunities

Women are explicitly encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities receive preference with equal qualifications. 

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Iowa invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-track faculty position in Experimental Space Physics. While targeted primarily at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor, exceptional applications at the Associate or Full Professor level will be fully considered.

The University of Iowa holds a legendary status in space physics—stretching from James Van Allen’s discovery of Earth’s radiation belts in 1958 to leading current NASA missions like TRACERS. To carry this legacy forward, the university has established the Iowa Spaceflight Laboratory, a unified, state-of-the-art facility backed by an extensive engineering and technical staff equipped to design, fabricate, and test spaceflight hardware.

🔬 Core Responsibilities

Research Leadership, Educational Excellence, Institutional Service.

📋 Candidate Profile & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education: A Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related discipline awarded by the position's start date.

Scholarship: A demonstrated record of high-quality scholarship in experimental space physics.

Academic Potential: Strong potential to develop an internationally recognized, externally funded research portfolio alongside a firm commitment to effective teaching and excellent communication.

Desirable Merits:

Direct experience engineering or managing suborbital (sounding rocket/balloon) and/or orbital space missions.

A proven track record of securing external research funding.

Concrete, strategic plans to leverage the newly commissioned Iowa Spaceflight Laboratory facilities and engineering staff.

Clear potential for synergy and research collaboration with existing space physics or plasma faculty. 

📅 Timeline, Location & Institutional Disclosures

Location: Iowa City, Iowa (A midsize, highly rated Midwest college town designated as a UNESCO City of Literature).

Review Window: Formal review of applications begins on October 1, 2026, continuing on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Work Authorization: The department notes that it will not cover the $100,000 fee associated with certain H-1B sponsorships subject to the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation, but explicitly encourages international candidates to explore alternative work authorization pathways with their immigration team.

Vetting: Successful candidates will undergo a standard background/credential check and a mandatory self-disclosure of prior misconduct history.

📩 How to Apply

Applications must be submitted electronically via the official portal at Jobs@UIowa under Requisition #75971. Your digital application package must include:

Letter of Interest (Cover Letter).

Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Research Statement (detailing past scholarship and future plans to leverage Iowa's hardware infrastructure).

Teaching Statement (outlining pedagogical philosophy and mentoring approaches).

Three Professional References: Contact emails must be provided; the online system will automatically prompt your references to upload their letters of recommendation directly. 

For informal inquiries or to discuss research alignment, you can contact the search committee chair, Professor Jasper Halekas, with the subject line “Experimental Space Physics Faculty Search” at jasper-halekas@uiowa.edu.

For more information:

https://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view/75971 

𝑨𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰𝒏 𝑺𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 (𝑨𝑹𝑻𝑬𝑴𝑰𝑺) is a one-year partnership designed to foster career goals through expert exchange, networking, and interpersonal relationships.

🌍 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝑨𝑹𝑻𝑬𝑴𝑰𝑺?

This programme pairs graduates and doctoral candidates from African universities with Junior Scientists, PhDs, and Postdocs at Max Planck Institutes (MPIs). It is a mutual learning experience aimed at developing intercultural competence and broadening professional perspectives.

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝑨𝑹𝑻𝑬𝑴𝑰𝑺?

𝑶𝒏𝒆-𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝑴𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑: Sustained collaboration with at least one exchange per month via email or video call.

4-𝑾𝒆𝒆𝒌 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒚: Mentees will visit their mentor’s Max Planck Institute in Germany to deepen scientific knowledge and expand their network.

𝑺𝒌𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈: Training in communication, leadership, and project proposal preparation.

𝑺𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑: All participants will gather at the end of the research stay to share project results.

𝑭𝒖𝒍𝒍 𝑭𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈: Support includes a 4-week research stay and reimbursement of visa and health insurance costs.

📝 𝑾𝒉𝒐 𝑪𝒂𝒏 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒚?

Mentees: Graduates or doctoral candidates currently enrolled in a recognized African university. Must have a good command of English.

Mentors: PhDs and Postdocs at Max Planck Institutes interested in scientific exchange with African researchers.

📅 Deadline to Apply: April 13, 2026 📧 How to Apply: Send your CV, motivation letter, and the completed questionnaire to artemis@gv.mpg.de.

Don't miss the chance to gain international experience and shape your scientific career! 

Are you a graduate with a passion for orbital mechanics and estimation theory? The Space Observation and Astrodynamics Research (SOAR) Lab at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is expanding!

They are looking for motivated PhD candidates to conduct research in the vital field of Space Domain Awareness (SDA).

The Ideal Candidate:

🎓 Background in Aerospace Engineering, Astrodynamics, or Applied Math.

🛠️ Experience with Estimation, Optimization, and Programming (Python/MATLAB/C++).

💡 Highly motivated and research-driven.

This is your chance to join a premier aerospace institution and contribute to critical research in space sustainability and security.

📅 Application: Reviewing now for upcoming cycles.

📧 Contact: Email CV and transcripts to bhadaurs@erau.edu. 

📍 Boulder, Colorado | 🗓 July 13–24, 2026

Theme: Beyond Boundaries: Training Earth System Scientists and Engineers in Convergence Research for Compound Hazard Resilience

The ASP (Advanced Study Program) at NSF NCAR is now inviting applications for the 2026 EdEC ASP Summer Colloquium—a prestigious two-week, fully funded program designed to train the next generation of researchers to tackle compound hazards through convergence research.

🌪️🔥⚡ Why this matters

People and communities increasingly face compound hazards—co-occurring, cascading, or consecutive events such as tornadoes + floods, wildfires + flash flooding, or hurricanes followed by heatwaves. Building resilience requires integrating physical sciences, engineering, social sciences, and data/AI methods—and that’s exactly what this colloquium is about.

🔬 What you’ll gain

• Hands-on training in convergence research using a systems approach

• Scenario-based, experiential, and team-based learning

• Exposure to real-world challenges in weather, space weather, S2S hazards, and disaster resilience

• Collaboration with peers and experts across disciplines

• A clearer pathway from research to practical, actionable solutions

👩🏽‍🔬👨🏼‍💻 Who should apply

Graduate students who are:

• Interested in compound hazards and resilience

• Excited to work in interdisciplinary teams

• From Earth system sciences, solar & space physics, engineering, AI/ML, data science, social & behavioral sciences, or related fields

💰 Funding & logistics

• ASP covers travel and living expenses for 25 selected students

• A $200 registration fee applies (often covered by universities; financial assistance available if needed)

📝 Application details

• Applications open: December 12, 2025

• Applications close: February 22, 2026

• Includes long-form responses + 3-page CV

• AI use guidelines apply

If you’re a graduate student interested in breaking disciplinary boundaries and building skills that matter for real-world hazard resilience, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.

🔗 Questions? Contact the ASP colloquium coordinator via the program page: https://lnkd.in/dxR6BP7M 

We’re excited to invite undergraduate students to apply for the 2026 Summer Internship at Yerkes Observatory. This immersive program offers hands-on astronomy, research, and public engagement at one of the world’s most historic observatories.

🔭 What You’ll Do

• Work with on-site telescopes, including the 40″ Great Refractor, 0.6-m, and 1-m reflectors

• Gain practical experience in astronomy research and instrumentation

• Support public outreach programs and events at Yerkes

• Receive science communication mentorship

• Present your work at the end-of-program showcase

📅 Key Dates

• Application deadline: Monday, February 9, 2026 (5:00 PM CT)

• Decisions announced: Early March 2026

📧 Questions? Contact science-info@yerkesobservatory.org

To apply: see link below

https://yerkesobservatory.org/2026-summer-internship/