Post-doctoral Fellow in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
University of Hong Kong
- Department
- Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (25300)
- Rank
- Postdoctoral
- Position type
- Full-time
- Reference
- 536312
- Application deadline
- 31 May 2026
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct research on observational and numerical modeling of ionospheric irregularities.
- Investigate Equatorial Spread F phenomena near the Greater Bay Area using regional and global models with observational data.
- Collaborate with senior researchers to perform integrated analysis of numerical simulations and data-model comparisons.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Ph.D. degree in ionospheric physics, space physics, or a related field.
- Strong background in plasma physics, ionospheric physics, thermosphere-ionosphere coupling, or computational space plasma dynamics.
- Research experience in global ionosphere-thermosphere modeling and regional ionospheric irregularities modeling strongly preferred.
- Experience with high-performance computing and AI-driven forecasting models for space weather applications advantageous.
Appointment
- Full-time contract — 2 years with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.
Key Dates
- Application review start date: As soon as possible.
- Application review deadline: May 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
- Commencement date: As soon as possible.