Doctoral student in space physics: satellite measurements of magnetic holes - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Project description

Third-cycle subject: Electrical Engineering (plasma physics track)

Project title: Investigation of magnetic holes in the solar wind close to Earth and other planets
The sun emits not only electromagnetic radiation, but also a stream of ionized gas, a plasma, the so-called solar wind. The solar wind interacts with the space environment of the planets in the solar system, and e.g. creates the northern lights at Earth. The solar wind also carries a magnetic field. At times there are deep minima in this magnetic field, magnetic holes, that can strongly effect the properties and effects of the solar wind. Knowledge of how these magnetic holes are created and how they evolve in the solar wind is incomplete. In this project, we want to study the properties of the magnetic holes and how they vary in different regions of the solar system. To do this, we will use data from several satellites and space probes, orbiting both Earth and other planets, e.g. Magnetospheric Multiscal Mission, Cluster, MESSENGER, Cassini and Solar Orbiter. On most of these spacecraft the Division of Space and Plasma Physics at KTH has taken part in developing the scientific instruments.

Scientists and doctoral students at of Space and Plasma Physics play an active role in a large number of international space projects, where we build instruments, plan operations, and analyze data. We also do science within basic plasma physics, and subjects relevant to fusion research and industrial plasma physics applications.

Supervision: The doctoral student will be placed at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology and supervised by: Professor Tomas Karlsson

What we offer

• The possibility to study in a dynamic and international research environment in collaboration with industries and prominent universities from all over the world,read more.
• A compulsory individual study plan to support your development in your area of interest.
• A workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH’s Doctoral student salary agreement.
• A postgraduate education at an institution that is active and supportive in matters pertaining to working conditions, gender equality and diversity as well as study environment.
• Work and study in Stockholm, one of Europe’s fastest growing capitals, which is close to both nature and the sea.
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH.

Eligibility

To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:

• passed a degree at advanced level,
• completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level, or
• in any other way acquired within or outside the country acquired essentially equivalent knowledge.
• language requirements

Selection

In order to succeed as an doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work.During the selection process, candidates will be assed upon their ability to:

• independently pursue his or hers work,
• collaborate with others,
• have a professional approach and,
• analyse and work with complex issues and
• program skills in e.g. MATLAB

After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities and personal suitability.

Target degree: Doctoral degree

Information regarding admission and employment

Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years ' time. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.

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Application

Apply for the position and admission through KTH's recruitment system. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement.

Applications must be received at the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/entral European Summer Time).

Applications must include the following elements:

• CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Application letter with a brief description of why you want to pursue research studies, about what your academic interests are and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Maximum 2 pages long)
• Copy of the degree certificate(s) and transcripts of records from your previously attended university-level institutions and certificates of fulfilled language requirements.These need to be translated into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in one of these languages.
• Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please provide a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.

Other information

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