Researcher in space plasma physics

Job description

Starting in 2031, Jupiter and its moons will be studied by two major space missions: ESA’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) and NASA’s Europa Clipper. The KTH Division of Electromagnetism and Plasma Physics is involved in the Ultraviolet Spectrograph instruments on both missions, as well as in the Radio and Plasma Wave Instrument on Juice.

The position involves research focused on Jupiter’s magnetosphere and the Galilean moons, with the aim of contributing to the preparation for and analysis of measurements from these missions. The project will be based on data from space telescopes as well as archival data from previous and ongoing space missions, with the objective of characterizing the moons’ atmospheres and their interactions with the plasma in Jupiter’s magnetosphere.

The researcher is expected to primarily work on the analysis and interpretation of scientific data, as well as on publishing results in scientific journals and presenting them at international conferences. Some teaching duties may be included, such as supervision of degree projects and participation in exercises and laboratory sessions.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree 
• Good knowledge of space physics, with a focus on outer planets, their moons, and the moons’ electromagnetic interactions.
• Experience in data analysis of satellite data.
• Strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, as this is required in the daily work.
• Documented ability to conduct independent scientific work.

Preferred qualifications

• Scientific proficiency.
• Teaching ability.
• Knowledge of satellite instrumentation and/or numerical plasma simulations.
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with a particular focus on gender equality.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Maximally two pages long.

Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). 

About the employment

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