Deadline 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)