PhD Researcher: Space Weather & Auroral Physics

The University of Oulu; Oulu; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HR Excellence in Research

Supportive academic environment

Career development opportunities

Living in Oulu, high quality of life

Job summary

The University of Oulu invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher position at the Sodankylä Geophysical Observatory (SGO). Based in Oulu, you will pursue postgraduate studies toward a doctoral degree under the SafeEarth programme, contributing to space weather research and its societal implications.

You will analyse auroral data, study space weather processes, publish findings, and collaborate across an international, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Degree in space physics, physics, astronomy or related field and admission to UniOGS by start of doctoral studies.
• Strong interest in space weather, upper atmosphere or geomagnetic disturbances.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent scientific research and complete doctoral studies.
• Experience with scientific data analysis and programming, preferably Python; good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Analyse observations from Sodankylä Geophysical Observatory networks, focusing on auroral imaging and related data.
• Study physical processes linking aurora and space weather in near-Earth environment.
• Contribute to new scientific understanding of natural hazards from space weather and society implications.
• Publish results in international journals and present at conferences.
• Collaborate with SafeEarth consortium and participate in research group activities.

Skills

Python programming

Data analysis

English communication

Independent researcher

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Space physics interest

Education

Space physics or related field

Tools

Linux-based systems

Raspberry Pi

Job description

The University of Oulu invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher position at the Sodankylä Geophysical Observatory (SGO). Based in Oulu, you will pursue postgraduate studies toward a doctoral degree under the SafeEarth programme, contributing to space weather research and its societal implications.

You will analyse auroral data, study space weather processes, publish findings, and collaborate across an international, multidisciplinary team.