Numerical models and data analysis for space weather investigations

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italy; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Space_it_up ASI seeks a researcher to develop and implement high-performance computing codes for turbulence studies in space plasmas. The project focuses on modelling impulsive events formed in the solar corona and their propagation through interplanetary space to Earth's environment.

The candidate should hold a PhD in Physics with experience in numerical simulations and time-series analysis of spacecraft data, and be proficient in English.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or equivalent degree.
• Experience with advanced numerical simulations of solar eruptive events that propagate into the interplanetary space.
• Experience with analysis of time series from spacecraft.
• Proficiency in the English language.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HPC codes and parallelization techniques for turbulence modelling in space plasmas.
• Model impulsive events formed in the solar corona and their propagation through interplanetary space to the Earth environment.

Skills

Numerical simulations

Time series analysis

English proficiency

Education

PhD in Physics

Tools

PLUTO

EUHFORIA

Job description

Organisation/Company Space_it_up ASI Research Field Astronomy » Astrophysics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 30 Nov 2026 - 12:00 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The research activities will be carried out within the framework of the "Space It Up" project and will be dedicated to the development and implementation of high-performance computing (HPC) codes and advanced parallelization techniques for the study of turbulence in space plasmas. The main objective will be the modelling of impulsive events that formed in the upper atmosphere of the Sun (corona) and that propagate in the interplanetary space reaching the Earth environment, by making use of magnetohydrodynamics codes, such as PLUTO and EUHFORIA

• Employment contract with full social security: no
• Total amount per fellowship per year: 41000
• Currency: Euro
• Covers salary: yes
• Covers travel and subsistence: no
• Covers research costs: no
• Covers other costs:
• Maximum duration of fellowship: 12

Eligibility criteria

PhD in Physics or equivalent degree. Main requirements: Experience with advanced numerical simulations of solar eruptive events that propagate into the interplanetary space; Experience with analysis of time series from spacecraft; Proficiency in the English language.

• Italy

Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence:

• OTHER

Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies:

• OTHER

Selection process

The selection process includes an assessment of qualifications worth up to 50 points, and an interview worth up to 50 points. The interview will aim to evaluate the relevance, originality, and methodological consistency between the research directions emerging from each candidate’s academic and professional background, qualifications, and scientific publications, and the objectives of the research project described in the call. Proficiency in English will also be assessed.