Vacant job

Job Description

Starting in 2031, Jupiter and its moons will be studied by two major space missions: ESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) and NASA's Europa Clipper. KTH's Department of Electromagnetism and Plasma Physics is involved in the Ultraviolet Spectrograph instruments on both missions, as well as in the Radio and Plasma Wave Instrument on Juice.

The position involves research focused on Jupiter's magnetosphere and the Galilean moons, with the aim of contributing to preparations for and analysis of measurements from these missions. The project will be based on data from space telescopes as well as archive data from past and ongoing space missions, with the goal of characterizing the moons' atmospheres and their interactions with the plasma in Jupiter's magnetosphere.

The researcher is expected to primarily work with the analysis and interpretation of scientific data, as well as publishing results in scientific journals and presenting at international conferences. Some teaching duties may be included, such as supervising master's theses and participating in exercises and laboratory sessions.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A completed PhD degree or a foreign degree assessed as equivalent to a PhD.
• Strong knowledge of space physics, with a focus on outer planets, their moons, and the electromagnetic interactions of the moons.
• Experience in satellite data analysis.
• Good work capacity, both independently and in a team.
• Very good proficiency in English, both spoken and written, as this is required in daily work.
• Documented independence in scientific work.

Merits

• Scientific expertise.
• Teaching ability.
• Knowledge of satellite instruments and/or numerical plasma simulations.
• Awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues, with a particular focus on gender equality.

We will place great emphasis on personal qualities.

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Application

You apply via KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are primarily responsible for ensuring your application is complete when submitted.

The application should include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copies of degree certificates and transcripts from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in either of these languages.
• A brief statement on why you wish to conduct research, your academic interests, and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max 2 pages.

The application must be received by KTH no later than midnight on the last day of application, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the Position

The appointment is fixed-term according to agreement – for up to 12 months, with start date by agreement.

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