Unlock the Secrets of Planetary Magnetospheres

5 days ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland beBeePlanetaryMagnetism Full time €22,000

Unlock the Secrets of Planetary Magnetospheres

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled PhD student to join our research team in the exploration of planetary magnetospheres and habitable moons.

The successful candidate will be part of a vibrant and inclusive community of researchers working on planetary science, space physics, solar physics, space weather, star formation, and high-energy astrophysics. Our team is committed to advancing our understanding of the complex interactions between celestial bodies and their environments.

The focus of this PhD project will be on improving spacecraft observation analysis methods to maximize the scientific outcome of missions focused on the exploration of planetary magnetospheres and habitable moons. The research will involve analyzing and simulating recent space environment observations near the Earth, the Moon, and in the solar wind.

Key aspects of the project include:

  • Spacecraft charging and its impact on particle and field measurements, particularly in preparation for upcoming missions.
  • The exploration of Jupiter's magnetosphere with ESA's JUICE and NASA's Juno and Galileo missions, by modelling moon-magnetosphere interactions and examining in situ fields, plasma, and energetic particles and multi-wavelength auroral emissions from X-ray, radio, and UV.
  • The study of solar wind-magnetosphere-ionosphere coupling at Earth using radio data from orbiting spacecraft like Wind, ground-based magnetometer data, and upstream solar wind monitoring.

The successful PhD applicant will support the development of data correction techniques needed for detailed and accurate studies of Jupiter's space environment and the habitability of Jupiter's moons. The applicant will also contribute to studies of the aurora of Jupiter's moon Ganymede and how auroral particles interact with the JUICE spacecraft.

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of the global space plasma science and JUICE mission communities. The successful candidate will have the chance to participate in collaborative projects and workshops with the space industry, attend major space physics conferences, and visit our collaborators across Europe, the United States, and Asia.

The position is funded by an SFI-IRC Pathways grant awarded to Dr. Mika Holmberg. The salary is following the PhD stipends set by the Irish government, corresponding with the current SFI's PhD stipend but may be subject to increase in 2025. Applicants need to have a bachelor or master degree in physics, space physics, computer science, or a closely related field. A good command of English is required.

Applications should be submitted through our online e-recruitment system by November 30, 2024. Candidates should upload as one PDF document:
- A cover letter explaining their motivation and scientific interests (1 page maximum)
- A Curriculum Vitae (2 pages maximum)
- A transcript of university grades
- The names of 2 referees who will be asked to provide a recommendation letter if the applicant is called for an interview

At our institution, we are committed to building an inclusive scientific community distinguished by scientific excellence, gender balance, and diversity. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates of all genders and backgrounds.

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