Scientist, Ionospheric Physics

Scientist, Ionospheric Physics

IRF - Swedish Institute of Space Physics

Kiruna, Sweden

Job description

You are expected to conduct research both independently and in collaboration with colleagues, as well as in international teams, where you will have access to data from optical instruments and EISCAT's radar systems, for example. Research into the role of the high-latitude ionosphere in space weather, through its interaction with both the magnetosphere and the atmosphere, is of particular interest. You will be responsible for the part of KAGO's budget relating to ionosondes. You will work closely with KAGO's research engineers to maintain and further develop the systems. Your duties will also include applying for external research funding and supervising doctoral and master's students, as well as postdoctoral researchers. You will join a dynamic group of researchers and engineers at IRF who use unique measurement systems to study space weather, ionospheric physics, meteors, space objects and atmospheric dynamics, as well as Arctic high-altitude clouds.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• research and development of measurement methods using ionosondes and radar systems;
• scientific operation of ionosondes;
• analysis of scientific data;
• publication of research articles.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in space physics, radio science, or a related subject area combined with qualifications deemed equivalent by the employer. A good general knowledge of space physics and radio science is required. Documented experience of machine learning, signal analysis, project management, and/or radar observations would be advantageous. The applicant must be able to work both independently and as part of a team. As we have extensive international collaborations, strong interpersonal and social skills are essential. You must have good verbal and written communication skills in English, and it would be an advantage if you also have Swedish language skills.