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Postdoctoral Position in Kinetic Shock Physics and Solar Energetic Particles

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Company

KU Leuven

Location

Kortrijk, Belgium

Posted

June 05, 2026

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Required qualifications
  • You hold a PhD in physics, applied mathematics, engineering, computational science, or a closely related field.
  • You have a strong interest in plasma physics, preferably with expertise in kinetic descriptions of space or astrophysical plasmas.
  • You have at least basic knowledge of solar physics, heliophysics, and space-weather processes.
  • You have experience with numerical modelling and the use of parallel computing facilities.
  • You can work independently, communicate results clearly, and publish in international peer-reviewed journals.
  • Desirable qualifications
  • Experience with kinetic plasma simulations, in particular particle-in-cell methods.
  • Experience with spacecraft observations.
  • Experience with solar energetic particles, collisionless shocks, coronal mass ejections, or heliospheric modelling.
  • The position is intended for a junior postdoctoral researcher, within three years of obtaining their Ph...