Umeå University in Sweden

Homepage: https://www.umu.se/en/department-of-physics/

The 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/