Elevate your research career at the University of Helsinki as a Postdoctoral Fellow focused on space plasma modelling. Join an innovative 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 setting. 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.

📌 Postdoctoral Fellow in Space Physics (Suomi)
🏢 University of Helsinki
📍 Suomi