PhD Fellow in the project Cosmic Dust Injection into the Upper Earth Atmosphere

PhD Fellow – Cosmic Dust Injection into the Upper Earth Atmosphere (CODIA)

UiT The Arctic University of Norway – Department of Physics and Technology, Space Physics Group

Overview

This 3‑year funded PhD position focuses on the investigation of meteoric smoke, ice particles, cosmic dust, meteors, and space debris in the mesosphere/ionosphere.

Responsibilities

• Analyse new and archival measurements from radar, EISCAT and rocket campaigns.
• Develop and apply models of dust microphysics such as condensation, agglomeration, and charge interaction.
• Collaborate with PhD students, master students and national/international partners.
• Prepare scientific manuscripts and present results at conferences.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physics, space physics, geosciences, space engineering or related field.
• Fluent in English and experienced in an international research en...