The Department of Physics at Umeå University is offering two full-time PhD positions (100% for 4 years) focused on advancing our understanding of the icy moons of the Solar System.

– PhD Position on Modeling Water Plumes on Icy Moons. Supervisor: Dr. Shahab Fatemi (shahab.fatemi@umu.se)

– PhD Position on Investigating Aurora on Jupiter’s Moon Ganymede. Supervisor: Dr. Herbert Gunell (herbert.gunell@umu.se)

We are seeking two exceptional candidates to join our dynamic research group. Both projects will leverage advanced numerical models combined with spacecraft and telescopic observations to explore water plumes on icy moons and aurora on Ganymede. The findings will contribute to the growing field of icy moon science and provide essential insights for planning future observations and missions (e.g., ESA’s JUICE mission). Applicants should have a documented background in one or more of the following topics: Space Physics, Plasma Physics, Astrophysics, Engineering Physics, Computational Physics, Electrodynamics, Statistical Physics, and Fluid Dynamics. Previous experience or knowledge in data analysis and programming skills (e.g., Python, Matlab, Fortran, and/or C/C++) is essential. Fluency in English is mandatory.

The application deadline is February 28, 2025, and the expected start date is September 1, 2025 (or as agreed).

Interested candidates should apply for each position separately via the Umeå University e-recruitment system Varbi. For more information and to submit your application, please visit the following links:

PhD Position on Investigating Aurora on Jupiter’s Moon Ganymede
https://www.umu.se/en/work-with-us/open-positions/phd-position-in-experimental-physics-with-focus-on-the-aurora-at-jupiters-moon-ganymede_781300/

PhD Position in Modeling Water Plumes on Icy Moons:
https://www.umu.se/en/work-with-us/open-positions/phd-position-in-experimental-physics-with-focus-on-modeling-water-plumes-of-the-icy-moons—_781375/