Postdoc Position in Space Plasma Physics
Queen Mary University of London
Homepage: https://www.qmul.ac.uk
Solar-Terrestrial Sciences (ST)
A postdoc position is available in Dr Christopher Chen’s research team at Queen Mary University of London. The team covers a range of topics in space, astrophysical, and plasma physics – from fundamental plasma processes and the role that they play across different systems, to applications in space weather modelling and forecasting, and uses a range of approaches – spacecraft observations, numerical simulations, plasma theory, and lab plasma experiments. We are looking for a researcher, whose expertise would complement the current team, to work on Dr Chen’s UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship (FLF) project “Exploring New Regions of Space: Fundamentals and Impacts of Astrophysical Plasma Turbulence”, which aims to understand turbulence as a fundamental process in space/lab/astrophysics, the role it plays in controlling the dynamics of these systems, and modelling its effects, including space weather, in the heliosphere and more distant astrophysical plasmas. Therefore, we encourage applications from candidates with expertise in any of these areas and interest in getting involved in the others. This is a collaborative project, involving interlinking (and flexible) sub-projects, and international collaborations. The FLF programme also offers extensive dedicated career support for all team members.
The Space & Astrophysical Plasmas Group at QMUL currently has 18 members and covers a broad range of topics – fundamental processes such as turbulence / shocks / reconnection / instabilities / kinetics, system science such as heliospheric dynamics / coronal processes / magnetosphere dynamics, applied science in space weather modelling and prediction, and a range of approaches including involvement in space missions, large-scale numerical simulations, lab plasma experiments, and advanced machine learning techniques. Postdocs and students interact in a vibrant and supportive research environment.
For more information about this position and to apply, please see: https://qmul-jobs.tal.net/vx/mobile-0/appcentre-ext/brand-4/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/5323-Postdoctoral-Research-Associate/en-GB
The deadline for applications is 20th April 2025 (late applications will not be considered). The start date is flexible, although the position is ready to be taken up immediately.
For informal enquiries please contact Dr Christopher Chen (christopher.chen@qmul.ac.uk).