PhD Student in Space Plasma Physics

The Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, at the University of Helsinki invites applications for

PhD student position in space plasma physics

The start time of the position is in autumn 2026, or otherwise as agreed, for a fixed-term ending latest in August 2030 – a Finnish PhD thesis project typically takes around four years.

Position description

This PhD project will perform a coordinated analysis of multipoint in situ measurements and numerical simulations performed with the ion-kinetic Vlasiator code to quantify how interplanetary shocks modify solar wind current sheets across a range of scales. The research will be conducted within University of Helsinki Space Physics Group ( and will involve collaboration with leading experts in the field from Europe and the United States.

Selection criteria

We are seeking a talented and motivated doctoral researcher (PhD student), who recently completed their MSc degree in the field...