General News/UKSP Business
- STFC DiRAC Oversight Committee: opportunity for new members
- Open call: Discovery Advisory Committee for Science (DACS) – members and Chairperson
- New UKRI proof-of-concept funding
- Reminder – STFC Computing Advisory Board: Membership Call
- White-Light Polarimetric Investigation Of The Solar Corona And Associated Dynamics
Nuggets
- SolarNuggets for January 2025
- Solar Orbiter science nuggets (January 2025 releases)
- SolarNuggets for December 2024
- Solar Orbiter science nuggets (December 2024 releases)
- SolarNuggets in October-November 2024
Meetings/Workshops/Summer Schools
- DASH – Call for Sessions
- Next generation solar physics – preparing for MUSE and Solar-C NAM 2025
- Course on “Cross-scale coupling of Heliophysics Systems” 12-16 May, 2025 (SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT)
- NAM Solar-Stellar-Exoplanetary Joint Session #104
- Second Announcement: RAS Specialist Discussion Meeting – Advancing Space Weather Forecasting with Machine Learning – 11th April 2025, Dublin, Ireland
Jobs/Studentships
- Postdoctoral Position at University of Glasgow: Hybrid Non-Equilibrium Radiative Transfer and MHD for Prominences
- PhD Position on Modeling Mercury’s Magnetosphere
- Postdoctoral Research Associate position at University of Newcastle, Australia: Ensemble Modelling of Solar Eruptions
- Research Fellow in Solar Physics at Queen’s University Belfast
- PhD Opportunity: Solar Flare-Induced Ionospheric Variability at the University of Reading
General News/UKSP Business
- STFC DiRAC Oversight Committee: opportunity for new membersDear all This is a gentle reminder that the closing date for applications for membership of STFC’s DiRAC Oversight Committee is Tuesday 18 February 2025. There are four positions available. The DiRAC Oversight Committee advises STFC on how best to ensure that the facility delivers appropriate computing support to the STFC research community and delivers the approved science programme in the most effective and timely fashion. The Committee is independent of the DiRAC Facility and the internal arrangements for the ongoing management of the facility. We are looking to expand the membership of the Oversight Committee and welcome applications from people with the following expertise (ideally we welcome candidates that could cover more than one area):
- High performance computing
- Industry
- Biomedicine
- Bio-simulation
- Materials
- Engineering
- Project management on computing projects or DRI
- AI and machine learning
- International DRI landscape knowledge
- early careers academics
- women
- people from Black, Asian, and other ethnic minority backgrounds
- LGBTQ+ individuals
- people with disabilities
- those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds
- any other under-represented groups
- Open call: Discovery Advisory Committee for Science (DACS) – members and ChairpersonThe National Space Science Programme is seeking a new Chairperson and new members through an open call to join the Discovery Advisory Committee for Science (DACS), formerly known as the Science Programme Advisory Committee or ‘SPAC’. The Committee will meet at least three times a year usually before each ESA Science Programme Committee meeting and will:
- provide advice on the UK lines to take at upcoming science committee meetings and workshops, taking due regard of the policies set by DSIT, the UK Space Agency and the STFC science strategy;
- provide advice on the overall UK strategy for involvement in space science projects, taking account of issues relating to:
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- Space science
- Technology
- Industry
- Potential spin-off applications
- Science and society opportunities
- Education and skills
- provide advice on the ranking and relative priority of current and potential future space science projects as an input to both funding and review decisions conducted by or for the UK Space Agency, taking account of the factors listed above;
- provide advice on how to optimise the opportunities and benefits arising from Agency investments in Space Science missions and deal with emerging challenges arising from Space Science missions.
- report through the Chair to the Director of Discovery and Sustainability and the relevant Programme Board.
- New UKRI proof-of-concept fundingDear Colleagues, The UKRI Proof of Concept Scheme will open soon for Intention to submit applications. Applications from the STFC community are encouraged. Please see the link below for more information on eligibility for the scheme, how to apply and the timeline for the scheme. https://www.ukri.org/news/new-ukri-proof-of-concept-funding-set-to-bolster-innovation/ Best wishes, Wendy Carr
- Reminder – STFC Computing Advisory Board: Membership CallDear all, This is a gentle reminder that the closing date for applications for membership of STFC’s new Computing Advisory Board is Tuesday 11 February 2025. The Computing Advisory Board (CAB) will provide STFC with advice on the strategy and management of requirements for digital research infrastructure (DRI) activities. This includes, but is not limited to: • high performance and high throughput computing • data • skills • security • data network • people These elements will support the STFC science and facilities programme. We are looking for 12 to 15 members including a Chair and welcome applications from people with expertise in computational science and digital research infrastructures. Prior experience of working on similar panels is desirable, but not essential. All applicants must demonstrate they have suitable expertise. A dynamic, diverse and inclusive CAB is critical to ensuring STFC gets the best strategic advice. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from: • early careers academics • women • people from Black, Asian, and other ethnic minority backgrounds • LGBTQ+ individuals • people with disabilities • those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds • any other under-represented groups Further details and information on how to apply can be found on the UKRI website. If you have any questions please contact: Sarah Garlick, Senior Programme Manager Email: sarah.garlick@stfc.ukri.org We welcome your support in sharing this opportunity across your communities and encouraging people to reach out to us for information and to apply. Kind regards Sarah Garlick Senior Programme Manager Computing and eInfrastructure, Programmes Directorate Science & Technology Facilities Council
- White-Light Polarimetric Investigation Of The Solar Corona And Associated DynamicsCall for papers: White-Light Polarimetric Investigation Of The Solar Corona And Associated Dynamics Deadline: July 30, 2025 Journal: Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/63091/white-light-polarimetric-investigation-of-the-solar-corona-and-associated-dynamics Contact Dr. Ritesh Patel (ritesh.patel@swri.org) for further information
Nuggets
- SolarNuggets for January 2025Please find the SolarNuggets, which continue the earlier series of RHESSI Nuggets, at https://heliowiki.smce.nasa.gov/wiki/index.php/SolarNuggets Entries for January 2025 No. 485, “Magnetic topology of quiet-Sun Ellerman bombs and associated ultraviolet brightenings,” by Aditi BHATNAGAR. Tiny “Ellerman Bombs” occur all across the solar surface. No. 486, “Energetic neutral atoms detected in the large solar energetic particle event of February 2022,” by Christina COHEN. Only the second direct detection of MeV neutral atoms. As always, we welcome new items and encourage opinion pieces and news items as well as descriptions of new discoveries. Just email Hugh Hudson with a page of text and 2-3 nice figures.
- Solar Orbiter science nuggets (January 2025 releases)Dear colleagues, It is our pleasure to share new Solar Orbiter science nuggets (January 2025 releases): https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/solar-orbiter/science-nuggets SO Nugget #48 “First joint X-ray solar microflare observations with NuSTAR and Solar Orbiter/STIX” (N. Bajnoková, I.G. Hannah, K. Cooper et al.) SO Nugget #49 “Velocity field in the solar granulation from two-vantage points” (T. Oba, L.R. Bellot Rubio, D. Calchetti et al.) As a reminder, new nuggets will be added on a regular basis, based on input from the entire solar and space physics communities. If you are working on Solar Orbiter data and would like your results to be featured, please contact Domenico Trotta (domenico.trotta@esa.int) and Miho Janvier (miho.janvier@esa.int). — The ESA Solar Orbiter team
- SolarNuggets for December 2024Please find the SolarNuggets, which continue the earlier series of RHESSI Nuggets, at https://heliowiki.smce.nasa.gov/wiki/index.php/SolarNuggets Entries for December 2024: No. 480, “Faraday’s Law in Solar Flares: A Cautionary Message,” by Michael FARADAY. We must not forget the global implications of Faraday’s law. No. 481, “Advection and super-diffusive expansion as the model of flare accelerated electron transport in type III solar radio bursts,” by Eduard KONTAR et al.: A resolution of Sturrock’s dilemma No. 482, “High-resolution observational analysis of flare ribbon fine structures,” by Jonas THOEN FABER. Spatially periodic but unresolved emission kernels. No. 483, “Spatial and Spectral Evolution of Microwave and X-Ray Sources During the Limb Flare SOL2023-02-05,” by Yulia SHAMSUTDINOVA. Rare microwave imaging spectroscopy of a hot-onset precursor event. No. 484, “Unveiling CME Dynamics: Rare Rotations of CMEs in the Heliosphere,” by Sandeep KUMAR and Nandita SRIVASTAVA. CMEs usually do not show additional rotation as they move though the heliosphere, but there are interesing cases. As always, we welcome new items and encourage opinion pieces and news items as well as descriptions of new discoveries. Just email Hugh Hudson with a page of text and 2-3 nice figures.
- Solar Orbiter science nuggets (December 2024 releases)Dear colleagues, It is our pleasure to share new Solar Orbiter science nuggets (December releases): https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/solar-orbiter/science-nuggets SO Nugget #45 “Investigation of Venus plasma tail using the Solar Orbiter, Parker Solar Probe and Bepi Colombo flybys” (N.J.T. Edberg, D.J. Andrews, J.J. Boldú et al.) SO Nugget #46 “High-energy insights from an escaping coronal mass ejection” (L.A. Hayes, S. Krucker, H. Collier and D. Ryan) SO Nugget #47 “Shocks in tandem : Solar Orbiter observes a fully formed forward-reverse shock pair in the inner heliosphere” (D. Trotta, A.P. Dimmock, X. Blanco-Cano et al.) As a reminder, new nuggets will be added on a regular basis, based on input from the entire solar physics community. If you are working on Solar Orbiter data and would like your results to be featured, please contact Domenico Trotta (domenico.trotta@esa.int) and Miho Janvier (miho.janvier@esa.int). — The ESA Solar Orbiter team
- SolarNuggets in October-November 2024Please find the new SolarNuggets, extending our old RHESSI Nuggets, at https://heliowiki.smce.nasa.gov/wiki/index.php/SolarNuggets. Entries for October and November 2024: No. 479, “Remarkable NUV Spectrum of an M-star Megaflare,” by Adam KOWALSKI No. 478, “Revised Point-Spread Functions of AIA and their effect on DEM analyses,” by Stefan HOFMEISTER, Daniel Wolf SAVIN, and Michael HAHN No. 477, “How much of the energy in flare-accelerated electrons reaches the chromosphere?” by Meriem ALAOUI and Gordon HOLMAN No. 476, “Spatially resolved plasma composition evolution in a solar flare,” by Andy S. H. To No. 475, “HOPE during high activity,” by Hugh HUDSON and Alphonse STERLING No. 474, “Simulated heliospheric electron spectra show sensitivity to plasma properties of a source region in the flaring corona,” by Ross PALLISTER and Natasha JEFFREY No. 473, “An extremely complex active region with very strong non-neutralized electric currents,” by Ioannis KONTOGIANNIS No. 472, “An X9 flare and its huge crochet (SFE),” by Hugh HUDSON We apologize for the interruption of service and thank Damian Barrous and Steven Christe for major help in getting re-started. As always, we welcome new items and encourage opinion pieces and news items as well as descriptions of new discoveries. Just email Hugh Hudson with a page of text and 2-3 nice figures.
Meetings/Workshops/Summer Schools
- DASH – Call for SessionsThe Data, Analysis, and Software in Heliophysics (DASH) meeting serves as a forum for scientists and software developers to present and discuss algorithms, software, and data systems used throughout Heliophysics, including space and ground-based measurements as well as models. The meeting especially aims to connect practitioners and promote collaboration across the international heliophysics software community. All ranges of experience are welcome. The 2025 program will contain invited and contributed talks (with virtual participation possible), as well as posters (in-person only). Please consider proposing a session topic for DASH. We particularly encourage early career applicants. Proposals are due by March 10, 2025. Selected sessions will be announced by March 31, 2025, after which we will solicit contributions to the sessions. In scope topics include, but are not limited to: New algorithms and disruptive technologies Machine learning Analysis tools Scientific software development Cloud and hybrid computing Multi-heliophysical domain science Implementing standards: data, metadata, and services Software techniques in modeling (models and software) Science mission software: planning, operations, and data pipelines Research Software Engineer (RSE) career pathways https://dash2025.space.swri.edu The DASH meeting is co-located, and followed by, the International Heliophysics Data Environment Alliance (IHDEA) meeting. The goal of IHDEA is to encourage the use of common standards and services in order to enable sharing of data and to enhance science.
- Next generation solar physics – preparing for MUSE and Solar-C NAM 2025Dear colleagues, We would like to draw your attention to the call for abstracts for the following session at NAM 2025 Durham (7-11 July) Session name: Next generation solar physics – preparing for MUSE and Solar-C Session organisers: Sarah Matthews, Patrick Antolin, Ineke de Moortel In 2017 the international solar physics community agreed the highest priority science questions for solar physics in the coming decade and the measurements and instruments needed to answer those questions: • Formation mechanisms of the hot and dynamic outer solar atmosphere • Mechanisms of large-scale solar eruptions and foundations for predictions • Mechanisms driving the solar cycle and irradiance variation The realisation of those recommendations is the combination of two complementary solar space missions: NASA’s MUlti-slit Solar Explorer (MUSE) and JAXA’s multi-agency Solar-C. MUSE (launch 2027) will be a unique multi-slit spectrograph able to provide imaging spectroscopy of the corona at multiple wavelengths up to 100 times faster than current instruments. Solar-C (launched 2028), combines the EUV High-throughput Spectroscopic Telescope (EUVST) and the Solar Spectroscopic Irradiance Monitor (SoSpIM). EUVST will seamlessly and simultaneously observe a range of temperatures spanning more than three orders of magnitude from the chromosphere to the corona, providing unprecedented plasma diagnostic capability, while SoSpIM will provide complementary EUV spectral irradiance measurements. The combination of MUSE and EUVST will revolutionise our ability to probe the multi-scale nature of the physical processes in the corona, from small-scale energy release to large-scale impacts. Supported by STFC and ESA the UK is both developing the short-wavelength camera for EUVST and helping to develop the science and tools to exploit MUSE, EUVST and SoSpIM. This session will bring together observers, modellers and theoreticians to discuss current work and future directions on all relevant science topics to promote optimum UK science return. Abstract submission for NAM will be open from 4 Feb 16:00 until 30 Mar 2025 17:00 (UK time). https://conference.astro.dur.ac.uk/event/7/abstracts/
- Course on “Cross-scale coupling of Heliophysics Systems” 12-16 May, 2025 (SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT)Dear Colleagues, I would like to bring to your attention the following International School. SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT Course on “Cross-scale coupling of Heliophysics Systems” 12-16 May, 2025 A Course on “Cross-scale coupling of Heliophysics Systems”, directed by Prof. Ioannis Daglis (University of Athens, Greece), Simone Di Matteo (Catholic University of America; NASA – Goddard Space Flight Center, USA), and Marco Romoli (University of Florence, Italy) will be held in L’Aquila, Italy, 12-16 May, 2025. The course is organized in cooperation with the Consorzio “Area di Ricerca in Astrogeofisica”. The school will serve as a comprehensive introduction to the emerging need to understand the inter-connectivity of heliophysics systems mediated through cross-scale processes. The lectures will cover the main heliophysics regions discussing the corresponding macro (system size) scales, micro (kinetic) scales, and the mesoscale processes mediating cross-scale coupling, as well as discuss the interconnection between the different systems. This course aims at providing an overview of cutting-edge fundamental research of “system of systems” phenomena in heliophysics in terms of observations and modeling capabilities. A particular section will be dedicated to highlighting the current coordination and networking efforts among the international community on this topic. This school is addressed to graduate students, young scientists as well as undergraduates in heliophysics, space plasma physics, planetary sciences, or related fields. Early-career stage professionals are invited to apply as well. Applications are due before 16 March, 2025 Applications will be evaluated by the Board of Directors of the School, after which all applicants will be notified by e-mail. The registration fee of 1000 Euros includes board and lodging. The payment conditions will be communicated via email to applicants who receive positive evaluation. For further information visit https://www.astrogeofisica.it/cchs/ or send an e-mail to info@astrogeofisica.it Sincerely, -Simone Di Matteo (On behalf of the Board of Directors)
- NAM Solar-Stellar-Exoplanetary Joint Session #104We would like to draw the attention of Solar Physics researchers to NAM session #104 “Solar Physics, Stellar Physics, and Exoplanetary joint session: bridging the gap”. This is a multi-disciplinary session with high relevance to Solar Physics found under the conference grouping of “STELLAR AND PLANETARY”. We encourage solar, stellar, and exoplanetary researchers to present their findings and their impacts or relevance to one or both of the other fields. The NAM organisers will look to schedule this session so it is not running in parallel with a solar-specialist session. Therefore, this is a great opportunity to broaden the impact of your research, make new connections, and hear the latest findings from experts in other fields with relevance to your work. For a full description, please see session #104 of the NAM programme https://conference.astro.dur.ac.uk/event/7/program We particularly encourage applications with relevance to issues such as: – Spatially resolved or Sun-as-a-star observations and models giving insight into mechanisms responsible for signatures in unresolved observations of stars, for example longer-term variations, flares, and other activity, and feature locations on the stellar disk. – Space weather observations and models with applications to understanding the environments and conditions around stars. – The latest findings regarding solar-type stars, including physical modelling, and stellar populations and the insights these can provide regarding behaviours that may occur on our local star and surrounding planetary environments. – Works related to the preparation and prospects for PLATO With the launch of PLATO in late 2026, this discussion is timely to highlight advances in the mission and galvanise the UK community to take full advantage of the data. Best regards, Malcolm Druett On behalf of all the session conveners: David Brown (Warwick), Malcolm Druett (Sheffield), Alex Pietrow (AIP, Germany), Don Pollacco (Warwick), Angela Santos (IA, Portugal), Thomas Wilson (Warwick)
- Second Announcement: RAS Specialist Discussion Meeting – Advancing Space Weather Forecasting with Machine Learning – 11th April 2025, Dublin, IrelandWe are delighted to announce the Specialist Discussion Meeting, Advancing Space Weather Forecasting: Bridging Gaps in Machine Learning (https://ras.ac.uk/events-and-meetings/ras-meetings/advancing-space-weather-forecasting-bridging-gaps-machine-learning), which will take place in person (and online) on 11th April 2025 at the Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson St, Dublin 2, D02 HH58, Ireland. This meeting will discuss and address challenges in developing data-driven models for space weather forecasting, with a particular emphasis on machine learning (ML). Abstract submission is open, with a deadline of *14th February 2025*. Please submit your abstracts using the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxz58dsS7bfGvS9h2i2dwai3n1edTwXMBoDBb0mUVwBlpMvw/viewform?usp=sharing For any enquiries about the meeting, please contact Dr. Paul Wright at p.j.wright@exeter.ac.uk. We look forward to your participation and contributions to this important discussion!
Jobs/Studentships
- Postdoctoral Position at University of Glasgow: Hybrid Non-Equilibrium Radiative Transfer and MHD for ProminencesApplications are invited for a postdoctoral research assistant/associate position at the University of Glasgow. The successful applicant will contribute to a project “Unifying Solar Non-Equilibrium Radiative Transfer and Magnetohydrodynamic Models” working with Dr Christopher Osborne. This project is part of work to bridge the gap between current post-processed radiative treatments for diagnostics of solar plasma, and utilise these as accurate radiative losses in time-dependent simulations of prominences. The project depends on the extension and application of a novel GPU-accelerated radiative transfer code. As such, we welcome applications from candidates with experience in either solar astrophysics or programming accelerator devices. The exact nature of your contribution will be tailored to your skillset and interests within the domain of the project. The deadline for applications is 14 February 2025 More information can be found here: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-assistant-slash-associate-2 For informal inquiries, please contact Christopher.Osborne@glasgow.ac.uk
- PhD Position on Modeling Mercury’s MagnetosphereThe Department of Physics at Umeå University in Sweden invites applications for a PhD position in modeling Mercury’s magnetosphere using advanced numerical simulations and spacecraft observations. The purpose of the PhD project is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the complex interaction between the solar wind and Mercury during extreme solar events (e.g., Coronal Mass Ejections) using Amitis, a state-of-the-art hybrid-kinetic plasma model (https://www.amitiscode.com). By comparing model results with NASA’s MESSENGER and ESA’s/JAXA’s BepiColombo observations, the research aims to deepen our understanding of Mercury’s magnetosphere and its dynamic system. The project foresees ample collaborative opportunities with international research groups, including the Italian National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF, Rome) and the University of Michigan (USA). – The application deadline is February 28, 2025. – The expected start date is September 1, 2025, or as agreed. For more information about the project and learn how to apply for the position, please visit: https://www.umu.se/en/work-with-us/open-positions/phd-position-in-experimental-physics-with-focus-on-mercurys-magnetosphere_783546/
- Postdoctoral Research Associate position at University of Newcastle, Australia: Ensemble Modelling of Solar EruptionsApplications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate position at the University of Newcastle, Australia. The successful applicant will use theory, data analysis, and computation to improve our ability to model the dynamical evolution of solar active regions, which are responsible for solar activity including solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs). Flares and CMEs are the most energetic events in the solar system and can create hazardous conditions in our local space environment. This project involves: developing a predictive capability for the evolution of the Sun’s surface magnetic field, using physical models, machine learning and observational data; creating ensemble data-driven simulations of active regions in the Sun’s atmosphere; applying the ensemble modelling to predict solar eruptions from first principles, and forecasting their physical properties. The project is funded by the Australian Research Council through a Discovery Project grant on “Ensemble Modelling of Space Weather Drivers”. The successful applicant will work within a research team that includes Prof David Pontin and Dr Hannah Schunker (Univ. Newcastle), Prof Michael Wheatland (Univ. Sydney) and Dr Mark Cheung (CSIRO). As the ideal candidate, you will have a PhD in solar physics, (space) plasma physics, astrophysics, weather/climate modelling, applied mathematics or similar subject. Key responsibilities: • analyse solar data, develop numerical models for coronal magnetic fields, and apply and test the models • collaborate closely with members of the research team and external researchers, and assist students in research projects • undertake domestic and international travel to meet the goals of the project • publish results in high-impact journals • communicate results at local and international meetings. For the full advert and a link to the position description and application procedure, see https://www.livehire.com/careers/universityofnewcastle/job/RK3FP/4BAMJ6GOA0/postdoctoral-research-associate The position is available until August 2026 in the first instance, with possibility of extension, and the closing date is the 22nd of January (Australia Eastern Time). Preference will be given to applicants who are eligible to work in Australia and/or are available to start in the near future. Enquiries should be directed to Prof David Pontin (David.Pontin@newcastle.edu.au)
- Research Fellow in Solar Physics at Queen’s University BelfastApplications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship position in Solar Physics for up to 1.5 years in the first instance, beginning on 1st April 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is funded by STFC and an extension will be contingent upon future funding and performance. The post is within the Astrophysics Research Centre (ARC) in the School of Mathematics and Physics at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB). The successful candidate will work primarily on the analysis and interpretation of Lyman-alpha observations of solar flares from space-based observatories such as SORCE/SOLSTICE, GOES-R/EXIS, MAVEN/EUM, Solar Orbiter/EUI, ASO-S/LST, and SDO/EVE, in preparation for the launch of Solar-C in 2028. More details can be found at https://hrwebapp.qub.ac.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=036226Pv7F&WVID=6273090Lgx&LANG=USA Deadline is 20th January 2025. Please contact Ryan Milligan (r.milligan@qub.ac.uk) for more information.
- PhD Opportunity: Solar Flare-Induced Ionospheric Variability at the University of ReadingDeadline for applications January 20th 2025 We are seeking a PhD candidate to study the connection between quasi-periodic pulsations (QPPs) in solar X-ray flares and ionospheric variability. This project will involve applying advanced causal inference and signal processing techniques to time-series observations of solar flares and ionospheric data to better understand the drivers of ionospheric variability and their impact on Earth’s atmosphere. The work will contribute to improving space weather forecasting and understanding the broader impact of solar activity on Earth’s environment. The successful candidate will receive training in data assimilation, solar physics, and atmospheric science through workshops, summer schools, and collaborative placements at the Dublin Institute of Advanced Studies. Applicants should have a background in physics, astronomy, geophysics, meteorology, or mathematics, with some programming experience. Full details here: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/cr2025-42-the-cause-mic-universe-tracing-links-between-solar-flare-variability-quasi-periodic-pulsations-and-earth-s-ionosphere-with-causality/?p178644 If you would like any further details please reach out to Nachiketa Chakraborty (n.chakraborty@reading.ac.uk) or Laura Hayes (laura.hayes@dias.ie)