PhD Candidate - Space Plasma Physics & Vlasiator Analysis

The Department of Physics at the University of Helsinki invites applications for a PhD student position in space plasma physics. The project centers on analyzing multipoint in situ measurements and Vlasiator simulations to study interplanetary shocks, with the appointment starting in autumn 2026 and ending by August 2030.

Candidates should have recently completed an MSc in physics or related fields, a strong academic record, experience in data analysis and computational methods, and proficiency