JOB OPENING: A Postdoctoral Fellow Position in Space Physics Group at the Department of Physics[...]

University of Helsinki; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 40 000 - 55 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European research institution seeks a postdoctoral fellow in Helsinki for a 2-year project focusing on the development and application of the Vlasiator simulation, investigating ion-kinetic physics in space. Ideal candidates have experience in GPU technologies, C++, and high-performance computing. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on research and networking opportunities.

Benefits

Dynamic international research group

Flexible work-family balance

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with GPU technologies required.
• Familiarity with C++ and high-performance computing is a plus.
• Knowledge of plasma processes in the magnetotail is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and use the Vlasiator simulation for research.
• Investigate ion-kinetic physics in near-Earth space.

Skills

GPU technologies

high-performance computing

parallelisation algorithms

C++

plasma processes in the magnetotail

Job description

Overview

The Space Physics Group at the Department of Physics is a leading European space physics group specialised in modelling of space plasmas. We develop the novel global hybrid-Vlasov simulation Vlasiator to investigate ion-kinetic physics in near-Earth space.

Responsibilities

We are now opening a postdoctoral fellow position for a 2-year project. The selected person will focus on either using and/or developing Vlasiator.

Qualifications

• Experience or prior knowledge in at least one of the following areas: GPU technologies, high-performance computing, parallelisation algorithms, C++, plasma processes in the magnetotail including magnetic reconnection and kinetic instabilities.

Position details

The 2-year position is available immediately. The deadline for applications is 31.10.2025.

What we offer

We offer a position in a dynamic and international research group, with a possibility to network and to develop as a researcher. The Vlasiator team is innovative, high-spirited and a close community. Finland is the happiest country in the world offering a great environment fostering equality, equality of opportunities, the best schooling system, vacations, and possibilities for work-family balance.

How to apply / Contact

For more information, please visit: http://helsinki.fi/vlasiator

http://blogs.helsinki.fi/spacephysics/

https://github.com/fmihpc/vlasiator

For specifics about the position, contact Professor Minna Palmroth (minna.palmroth(at)helsinki.fi). Interested candidates should send their informal application, CV, list of publications, and a maximum of three names to act as references in the possible shortlisting to [e-mail] and cc: Minna.Palmroth(at)helsinki.fi.