Postdoctoral Researcher: Space Weather Forecasting & ML

Northumbria University; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumbria University invites applications for a post-doctoral research associate position funded for one year starting April 2027. The project aims to forecast geomagnetic storms days in advance by coupling solar wind models with machine-learning frameworks, enabling long lead-time predictions.

Based at Northumbria University, the role involves collaboration within an international consortium and opportunities to attend meetings, conferences, and workshops to engage with the global research

Qualifications

• Background in space plasma physics and machine learning.
• Experience in data analysis and numerical modelling.
• Willingness to explore new techniques in space physics research.
• Strong motivation to collaborate on a consortium project.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to forecasting geomagnetic storms days in advance using solar wind and ML models.
• Collaborate with an international consortium and attend meetings.
• Travel to conferences and workshops to engage with the international research community.

Skills

Space plasma physics

Machine learning

Data analysis

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Northumbria University invites applications for a post-doctoral research associate position funded for one year starting April 2027. The project aims to forecast geomagnetic storms days in advance by coupling solar wind models with machine-learning frameworks, enabling long lead-time predictions.

Based at Northumbria University, the role involves collaboration within an international consortium and opportunities to attend meetings, conferences, and workshops to engage with the global research