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Postdoctoral Position in Kinetic Shock Physics and Solar Energetic Particles
KU Leuven
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Kortrijk, Belgium
Location
Kortrijk
Posted
June 07, 2026
Commute
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Job Description
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 qualificationsExperience 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...