Queen Mary University of London

A postdoc position is available in Dr Christopher Chen’s research team at Queen Mary University of London. The team covers a range of topics in space, astrophysical, and plasma physics - from fundamental plasma processes and the role that they play across different systems, to applications in space weather modelling and forecasting, and uses a range of approaches - spacecraft observations, numerical simulations, plasma theory, and lab plasma experiments. We are looking for a researcher, whose expertise would complement the current team, to work on Dr Chen’s UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship (FLF) project “Exploring New Regions of Space: Fundamentals and Impacts of Astrophysical Plasma Turbulence”, which aims to understand turbulence as a fundamental process in space/lab/astrophysics, the role it plays in controlling the dynamics of these systems, and modelling its effects, including space weather, in the heliosphere and more distant astrophysical plasmas. Therefore, we encourage applications from candidates with expertise in any of these areas and interest in getting involved in the others. The FLF programme also offers extensive dedicated career support for all team members.

The Space & Astrophysical Plasmas Group at QMUL covers a broad range of topics - fundamental processes such as turbulence / shocks / reconnection / instabilities / kinetics, system science such as heliospheric dynamics / coronal processes / magnetosphere dynamics, applied science in space weather modelling and prediction, and a range of approaches including involvement in space missions, large-scale numerical simulations, lab plasma experiments, and advanced machine learning techniques. Postdocs and students interact in a vibrant and supportive research environment. The group is within the Astronomy Unit which also covers Cosmology & Relativity and Exoplanets & Planet Formation, with regular interaction between the groups.

For more information about this position and to apply, please see: https://qmul-jobs.tal.net/vx/mobile-0/appcentre-ext/brand-4/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/9805-Postdoctoral-Research-Associate/en-GB

The deadline for applications is 23rd June 2026 (late applications cannot be considered). A CV and research statement (2 pages maximum) are required for the application. The start date is flexible and the position is ready to be taken up immediately. The duration of the position is 12 months or until the end date of the grant (31 July 2027), whichever is earliest.

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Christopher Chen (christopher.chen@qmul.ac.uk).