Postdoctoral Researcher in Weather Modeling: The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated postdoctoral researcher to work on space weather modeling as part of a new ERC Consolidator Grant project. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Mercury in the Solar Wind (MEOW) project with international collaborations and access to high-performance computing resources.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Space Weather Modeling
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
| Job Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Space Weather Modeling |
| Location | Kumpula Campus, Helsinki, Finland |
| Employment Type | Temporary (1.4.2025 – 31.3.2028) |
| Gross Salary | €3700 – €4000 per month |
| Application Period | 14.2.2025 – 10.3.2025 |
| Remote Work | Partial remote work possible |
Eligibility/Qualification
Required:
- PhD in a relevant field (physics, theoretical physics, astronomy, space science, mathematics, geophysics)
- Knowledge of space physics, space weather phenomena, plasma physics, or solar system research
- Proficient computer skills
- Strong spoken and written English skills
- Willingness for international collaboration
- Published research in peer-reviewed scientific journals
Preferred:
- Programming skills (Python, C++)
- Experience with spacecraft mission observations
- Experience with plasma simulations
- Finnish language skills
Job Description
As a postdoctoral researcher, your responsibilities will include:
- Studying space weather observations from the BepiColombo mission and modeling them using numerical simulation tools.
- Developing new numerical particle modeling methods for ion and electron dynamics in magnetospheric solar wind interactions.
- Collaborating with international research teams and attending scientific conferences.
- Preparing and publishing research findings in peer-reviewed international scientific journals.
You will join a pioneering team known for over three decades of expertise in space weather modeling and participate in significant international solar system exploration missions.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are requested to submit their applications electronically via the Valtiolle.fi recruitment service or by delivering a physical application to the Registry Office’s postal address. Applications should include:
- A CV
- A complete list of publications
- Transcript of studies/records
- Contact information for 1-3 referees
Please ensure that the application and envelope feature the ID number of the position (11243). Applications should be submitted in English or Finnish.
Last Date to Apply
March 10, 2025, by 12:00 noon (EET)
Contact Information:
For more information about the position, please contact Riku Järvinen at riku.jarvinen@fmi or tel. +358 29 539 4681 (preferably by email).
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