Elevate your research career at the University of Helsinki as a Postdoctoral Fellow focused on space plasma modelling. Join an cutting-edge team working with Vlasiator for cutting-edge simulations.

The University of Helsinki invites applicants for a two-year Postdoctoral Fellow position in the Space Physics Group. This role requires expertise in GPU technologies, high-performance computing, and C++. You will delve into plasma processes in the magnetotail, including magnetic reconnection and kinetic instabilities, while contributing to a collaborative and dynamic research environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Use and develop the Vlasiator simulation tool
• Conduct research on ion-kinetic physics in near-Earth space
• Collaborate with an international research community




• Apply expertise in parallelization algorithms and performance computing
• Network with leading experts in space physics

Requirements:
• Proven knowledge in GPU technologies and high-performance computing
• Familiarity with C++ programming language
• Experience with plasma processes and kinetic instabilities
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented setting
• Commitment to innovative research in space physics

Enhance your skills and make impactful contributions in the vibrant research community at the University of Helsinki.
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📌 Postdoctoral Fellow in Space Physics (Ontario)
🏢 University of Helsinki
📍 Ontario