ESA solicits proposals for participation in the NASA-led IRIS mission from scientists working in ESA Member States, in the role of Science Planners. The Announcement of Opportunity (AO) and a Letter of Invitation by the ESA Director of Science can be found at https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/iris-2024

As in previous years, all IRIS science planning and training can be done remotely, so there is no requirement for the successful applicants to carry out these activities in Palo Alto, CA, USA.

The IRIS team is committed to facilitating the timing and requirements of any selected science proposals that are focused on coordinated observations with IRIS and Solar Orbiter.

Proposals shall be submitted electronically in PDF format at the above web site and must be received not later than 3 June 2024, 12:00 (noon) Central European Summer Time (CEST).… continue to the full article

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Institute of Space Science and Applied Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen (HIT Shenzhen), China is hiring two postdoctoral researchers for a duration of two years.

The postdocs will address the fundamental physical processes responsible for impulsive energy releases in the solar and stellar atmospheres, such as flares and coronal mass ejections (CME). The main emphasis will be put on the quasi-periodic pulsations in flares, the role of oscillatory processes in CMEs, and the exploitation of the solar-stellar analogy.

The project is jointly led by Professor Ding Yuan (HIT Shenzhen) and Professor Valery Nakariakov (University of Warwick, UK). The project is dedicated to analysis of data obtained with modern EUV, X-ray, white light, and radio observational facilities, analytical studies, and high-performance numerical simulations, including forward modelling of plasma emissions.

The postdocs will be based at the dynamic and cosmopolitan Shenzhen campus of Harbin Institute of Technology, located in one of the most modern and advanced cities in China. The annual salary is around 240k RMB.

The candidates shall possess a PhD in solar physics, astrophysics, plasma physics, machine learning or related field. Experience in numerical simulation of plasma processes is a strong plus. Applicants shall send an e-mail with a CV, publication list and references (at least two) to yuanding@hit.edu.cn. The position will remain open until filled, with priority for applications received before end of August. Feel free to reach out with any informal inquiries to V.Nakariakov@warwick.ac.uk.… continue to the full article

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If you would like Northumbria University to act as the host institution for your 2024 fellowship application, including for the STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowship, the Royal Society University Research Fellowship and the NERC Independent Research Fellowship, then an expression of interest (EOI) form is now open at https://forms.office.com/e/2H0zL8rjkP with an internal deadline of Monday 3rd June 2024.

The Solar and Space Physics group (https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/academic-departments/mathematics-physics-and-electrical-engineering/research/solar-and-space-physics/ ) is a large and successful group, and currently includes 2x STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellows (Dr Stephanie Yardley, Dr John Coxon), 2x Royal Society University Research Fellow (Dr Julia Stawarz, Dr Luca Franci), 1x NERC Independent Research Fellow (Dr Andy Smith) and 1x Future Leader Fellow (Dr Richard Morton).

All EOIs will be reviewed by senior staff within the University and candidates will be informed of the outcome in early July 2024 (so there is plenty of time to develop a successful application). Further information about each fellowship opportunity is available when you start completing the relevant section. If you are interested in more than one Fellowship, please start a new form for each opportunity.

For informal questions, please contact a member of the research group and/or contact Professor James McLaughlin james.a.mclaughlin@northumbria.ac.uk… continue to the full article

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A permanent position in Applied Mathematics is now open at the University of Glasgow. The Geophysical and Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics (GAFD) Group at Glasgow is keen to attract top candidates whose research can complement and expand our current expertise. For more details of the group’s activities, please follow the link:

https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/mathematicsstatistics/research/maths/gafluids/

To apply for the position, please follow the link:

https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DHF628/lecturer-senior-lecturer-reader-in-applied-mathematics

The deadline is 19th May 2024.

For informal information, please feel free to contact me, David MacTaggart, by email (david.mactaggart@glasgow.ac.uk).… continue to the full article

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We are looking for an expert to work on the “Scientific Analysis” of very high energy particles at the National Observatory of Athens (NOA), Greece. Positions’ code: SPEAR1. Preferably this postdoctoral position seeks for candidates with relevant experience in research projects but also recent graduates, to be included in NOA’s research activities, can apply.

Further details and how to apply: https://spearhead-he.eu/open-vacancy-at-the-institute-for-astronomy-astrophysics-space-applications-and-remote-sensing-iaasars-of-the-national-observatory-of-athens-noa/

This is a fixed term-position for an 18-months contract with possible renewal for another year (12 months).

Closing date: 11 April 2024
Start date: 01 June 2024

For questions and inquires please contact spearhead@noa.gr… continue to the full article

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The Space Research Laboratory at University of Turku, Finland invites applications for contract-based, fixed term Doctoral Researcher (PhD studentship)/Project Researcher position for 3 years. The starting time of the position is 1st of September 2024 (or upon mutual agreement).

The Space Research Laboratory in the Department of Physics and Astronomy is a leading European space physics group specialised both in observations and theoretical/computational modelling of space plasmas and solar energetic particles. We are now opening a doctoral researcher/project researcher position for 3 years, funded by a Research Council of Finland project ‘SolShocks’. This position will focus on imaging and spectroscopy of radio shock signatures from the Sun with the Low Frequency Array (LOFAR).

Apply between 14 March 2024 and 28 March 2024 16:00 (Europe/Helsinki).

For further information about the position, please contact: Academy Research Fellow Diana Morosan (diana.morosan@utu.fi).

More details and the application form can be found on the following link: https://ats.talentadore.com/apply/vaitoskirjatutkija-projektitutkija/ZYkbV9?lang=en… continue to the full article

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Job Description Summary:

We are excited to announce that the High Altitude Observatory (HAO), one of the NCAR’s seven labs, has an opening for an Instrumentation Scientist III position. 

This position develops and operates state-of-the-art observational and experimental instruments in solar physics, with particular emphasis on their application to research.

Application Notes
Job Location: Boulder, CO
Job Type: Hybrid (minimum of 2 days a week is required to be on-site)
Position Type & Term:  This will be a full-time, regular position after Appointments Review Group (ARG)* ​approval. 
Compensation Range- Annual salary range: $123,001 – $153,750
*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role.*

NOTE: This position will be hired as Instrumentation Scientist III and moved to Research Engineer III after the Appointments Review Group (ARG)* ​approval is completed.

*Appointments Review Group (ARG) is the NCAR ladder-track appointments process.
Work Authorization: YES Visa sponsorship IS Available for this position
Relocation Assistance: YES Relo IS Available for this position

Apply here: https://ucar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UCAR_Careers/details/Research-Engineer-III—Instrumentation-Scientist-III_REQ-2024-46-2
This position will receive applications until March 31, 2024  (may be extended)… continue to the full article

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We are recruiting for an exceptional individual to join the Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) and Astrophysics group at the University of Dundee as a Postdoctoral Researcher, to study the long-term evolution of the Sun’s global coronal magnetic field. The ideal candidate will have a good knowledge of MHD and will have experience in computational MHD/hydrodynamics and code development. Topics will include setup and analysis of long-term surface flux transport and coronal magnetic field simulations constrained by solar observations.

For further details and to apply: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DGF282/postdoctoral-research-assistant-uod1358

This is a fixed-term appointment for 17 months.

Closing date: 1st April 2024
Start date: 6th May 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter

For informal enquiries about this position, please contact Dr Karen Meyer: kmeyer001@dundee.ac.uk… continue to the full article

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Applications are invited for a Research Assistant/Associate to work on theoretical and computational analysis of MHD waves generation by vortical drivers, the interaction of multiple vortex tubes located within intergranular lanes and how they contribute to the middle and upper solar atmosphere dynamics. Plasma flows in the Sun’s photosphere have the potential to excite a wide range of magnetohydrodynamic waves and may have a prominent role in both direct and alternating current models of solar atmospheric heating.

The following method(s) for analysis will be used: HPC numerical modelling, Proper Orthogonal decomposition (POD), Dynamic Mode Decomposition (DMD), Lagrangian-averaged vorticity deviation (LAVD), Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence.

You will be expected to have a good honours degree in a scientific or engineering discipline and be capable of producing high quality research. You should have significant knowledge and experience of solar data processing and will be able to develop software (and adapt available software) to support the research.

If appointed as a Research Associate you must also have a PhD (or be close to completion) and have research experience in solar data processing, as well as evidence of submissions to high quality peer reviewed journals. You should have significant knowledge and experience of solar data processing and will be able to develop software (and adapt available software) to support the research.

The University of Sheffield is one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

Application link : https://jobs.shef.ac.uk/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9NjVCQzZGQkJEMDZDMjBDMkUxMDAwMDAwQUMxRTg4NzgmY2FuZF90eXBlPUVYVA%3d%3d&sap-client=400&sap-language=EN&sap-accessibility=X&sap-ep-themeroot=%2fSAP%2fPUBLIC%2fBC%2fUR%2fuos#

For more details, please, contact Viktor Fedun (v.fedun@sheffield.ac.uk)… continue to the full article

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The application deadline is 25/04/2024.

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We invite motivated candidates to apply for PhD and postdoctoral positions as part of the new Centre of Excellence SOUL (https://fys.kuleuven.be/ster/research-projects/soul/soul): Stellar evOlution in fUll gLory, a long-term project receiving structural funds from the Flemish government and awarded to Conny Aerts, Hugues Sana, Leen Decin, and Tom Van Doorsselaere. SOUL bridges the Institute of Astronomy (IoA) and the Centre of mathematical Plasma Astrophysics (CmPA) of KU Leuven in Belgium and aims to develop 3D models of evolving close binaries and star-planet systems. The 4 PIs are well embedded in international consortia and collaborations, involving worldwide observatories on ground and in space, as well as high-performance computing centres.

The vacancies

The following initial SOUL positions at KU Leuven (Belgium) are offered:

(1)  A 2-year postdoctoral position with the prospect of an extension up to 4 years. This position is aimed at the construction of numerical 3D magnetohydrodynamic models of stellar atmospheres. The first step is to implement a new physics module in an existing numerical code, either MPI-AMRVAC (in Fortran) or COOLFLUID (in C++). Thus, experience in working with HPC codes and supercomputing is desirable. The new physics module incorporates Alfven and kink wave heating of the stellar atmosphere based on a working 1D proof-of-concept. Then, the new numerical code will be applied to construct models for atmospheres and stellar winds in the cool star regime. For this, experience with stellar magnetic fields and their extrapolation is desirable. Inquiries: tom.vandoorsselaere@kuleuven.be

(2)   A 2-year postdoctoral position with the prospect of an extension up to 4 years. This position is aimed at understanding the gas-phase chemistry and dust nucleation phases in evolved (binary) stars, with a particular focus on Asymptotic Giant Branch stars. The first step will be to include a recently developed neural network emulating gas-phase chemistry (MACE) within the SPH hydrodynamical code PHANTOM allowing on-the-fly gas-phase chemical predictions for complex hydrodynamical systems. Then, we will delve into understanding the impact of vibrational disequilibrium for the formation of dust-forming species. Inquiries: leen.decin@kuleuven.be

(3)   A 2-year postdoctoral position with the prospect of an extension up to 4 years. This position will lead to new constraints on the stellar structure and evolution of massive single, binary or multiple stars. This will be achieved by using ongoing and future large observational campaigns in which KU Leuven is involved, including the BLOeM ESO large program, the Gaia, TESS, UVEX and CubeSPEC space missions. In addition to this, various observing campaigns with the Mercator telescope and ESO facilities are ongoing. With these observations we obtain various samples of massive stars, binary products, stripped stars and binaries with compact objects. The long-term goal is to enable the calibration of uncertain physics affecting populations synthesis computations of gravitational wave progenitors. Inquiries: hugues.sana@kuleuven.be

(4)  A 2 + 2-year PhD position. Within this position we will build numerical 3D magnetohydrodynamic models for stellar atmospheres in a binary system. The student will work in close collaboration with the postdoc who implements the numerical model and extend their work to binary systems. The aim is to quantify binary mass exchanges in advanced atmospheric models of star-star and star-planet systems. Previous student projects or internships with supercomputing and programming for MHD are a plus. In-depth knowledge of plasma physics is essential. Inquiries: tom.vandoorsselaere@kuleuven.be

(5)   A 2 + 2-year PhD position. The aim of this position is to provide the temporal evolution of the multiplicity properties as massive stars age and interact. The student will utilise Mercator, VLT, Gaia and TESS observations to map the evolution of supernova progenitors. Interpretation of these data will provide a first statistically meaningful homogeneous sample of quiescent neutron star and black hole single-degenerate binaries in the Milky Way. Our improved statistics will serve as benchmark for the theoretical computations. Inquiries: hugues.sana@kuleuven.be

(6)   A 2-year software postdoctoral position with the prospect of an extension up to 4 years. This IT-oriented position will optimise and further develop scientific software codes describing the evolution of stellar rotation, magnetism, oscillations, outflows, and tides in close binaries and planetary systems in 3 spatial dimensions. In addition, they will be responsible for interfacing the various software codes where needed and developing machine learning (ML) algorithms to interpret data and reduce computation time. The candidate will streamline the installation of required software. In addition to this they will lead and manage high-performance computing (HPC) time applications to European supercomputers to facilitate, operate, document, and help interpret SOUL simulations. Experience in software development, ML, and HPC is an asset, particularly in C++ and FORTRAN. Inquiries: conny.aerts@kuleuven.be

The Host Institutes

The Institute of Astronomy (IoA) and Centre of mathematical Plasma Astrophysics (CmPA)  of KU Leuven in Belgium are young and vibrant research groups approximately 150 scientists, engineers, and administrative staff.

For more information: see http://fys.kuleuven.be/ster/ (IoA) and https://wis.kuleuven.be/CmPA (CmPA)

Inquiries and applications

The preferred starting date for all positions is between August 1st and October 1st 2024.

Application Deadline: March 25th 2024
Selection Deadline: May 1st 2024

For more information and to apply please visit the KU Leuven vacancies page:

For the software and postdoc positions: https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60305236?lang=en
For PhD positions: https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60305230?lang=en… continue to the full article

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