The University of Oulu is a multidisciplinary, international research university, with about 3,600 employees who produce new knowledge based on high-standards research and provide research based education to build a more sustainable, smarter, and more humane world. The University of Oulu community has about 17,000 people in total. Our northern scientific community operates globally and creates conditions for the emergence of innovations.
We are now looking for
to work in the Space Climate research group within the Space Physics and Astronomy Research Unit of the University of Oulu. The Space Climate group studies the long-term evolution of solar activity and its influence in near-Earth space, atmosphere and climate system. We have a relaxed and encouraging working atmosphere composed of researchers and students of different levels and nationalities. The research unit has also a wide international and national collaboration network.
More information on the research unit activities can be found at the web pages: https://www.oulu.fi/en/university/faculties-and-units/faculty-science/space-physics-and-astronomy.
The Doctoral researcher position and the Postdoctoral researcher position are open in the Kvantum Institute Spearhead project “Energetic Particle Influence on polar vortex under Climate Change – EPICC”, which aims at 1) developing new reconstructions for past and possible future energetic particle precipitation (EPP) into the atmosphere and 2) studying how the EPP influence on the climate system is affected by the climate change. The project is led by Associate Professor Timo Asikainen.
The Doctoral researcher position is full-time for 3 years.
The Postdoctoral researcher position is full-time for 4 years.
Both positions will start at the earliest on 1st of January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The Doctoral researcher position concentrates on developing models for long-term reconstruction of the electron precipitation from low to relativistic energies using various satellite missions, solar wind and geomagnetic activity records.
The Postdoctoral researcher position concentrates on using a combination of climate modeling and re-analysis datasets to study how the EPP influence on the climate system is affected by the climate change. The Post-doctoral researcher is also expected to actively apply for external funding for research as well as participate in teaching activities.
The EPICC project contributes to the ongoing and future efforts of the CMIP7 climate modeling community to better represent and understand the mechanisms of solar influences on climate with climate modeling. The research is also linked to the APARC SOLARIS-HEPPA research activities.
Doctoral researcher
Experience in deep learning methods is considered a merit.
The successful doctoral researcher candidate will carry out doctoral studies in the Technology and Natural Sciences Doctoral Programme of the University of Oulu Graduate School and must meet the minimal requirements to receive doctoral study rights as defined in by the UniOGS at https://www.oulu.fi/en/research/graduate-school/admissions.
Postdoctoral researcher
We also appreciate experience in climate modeling, teaching and demonstrated ability to obtain external funding.
In both positions we also highly value
The Doctoral researcher position is fixed-term for 3 years starting on 1st of January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The salary will be initially set on demand level 2, and later on levels 2 – 4 of the national salary scale for the teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (a maximum of 50 % of the job-specific component). In practice, the salary is roughly 2500 – 2700 € (before taxes) per month for an early-stage researcher, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and progress of the doctoral thesis. Annual holiday is 4-5 weeks and includes a monetary holiday bonus. A trial period of 6 months is applied for the position.
The Postdoctoral researcher position is fixed-term for 4 years starting 1st of January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The salary will be based on level 5 of the demand level chart for teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (a maximum of 50 % of the job-specific component). The salary will be roughly 3700-3800 € per month (before taxes) depending on the appointee’s qualifications and performance. The annual holiday is 4 – 5 weeks and includes a monetary holiday bonus. A trial period of 6 months is applied for the position.
If you're interested please submit your application through the online system by November 17, 2024, 23:59 (Finnish local time), with the following attachments as separate pdf files (please note that the online system has a maximum size limit of attachments):
Applications sent by email will not be considered. Usage of AI systems in writing the application is not forbidden but will be considered as a negative point. The eligible applicants fitting best in the research profile of the position may be invited to a remote interview. All applicants will be notified when the selection process is completed.
If you have any further questions please contact
Assoc. Prof. Timo Asikainen,
Space Physics and Astronomy Research Unit, Faculty of Science,
email: timo.asikainen@oulu.fi
Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | 01.01.2025 |
Number of positions | 2 |
Full-time equivalent | 100% |
City | Oulu |
County | Pohjois-Pohjanmaa |
Country | Finland |
Reference number | 2024/533 |
Contact |
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Published | 16.Oct.2024 |
Last application date | 17.Nov.2024 |