Postdoctoral Position in Kinetic Shock Physics and Solar Energetic Particles

Science & Technology Group, Campus Kulak, KU Leuven

The Science & Technology Group at KU Leuven Campus Kulak in Kortrijk offers education in a broad range of bachelor’s programmes in the sciences, including mathematics, physics, computer science, and engineering. With several active research groups on campus, Kulak provides a multidisciplinary and stimulating environment for staff, researchers, and students.

Homepage: https://kulak.kuleuven.be/nl/onderzoek/Onderzoeksdomeinen/nature-unlimited/onderzoeksgroep-nicolas-wijsen/research-group-nicolas-wijsen

Kortrijk, Belgium

Academic

Solar-Terrestrial Sciences (ST)

Contract

Entry level

The selected candidate will receive a full-time postdoctoral scholarship in accordance with KU Leuven regulations. More information is available on the KU Leuven salary page.

PhD

3 July 2026

9 June 2026

A junior postdoctoral position is available in the Space Plasma Research Lab at KU Leuven Campus Kulak, Belgium, to work on kinetic shock physics and solar energetic particles.

The project will use particle-in-cell simulations to study particle acceleration at CME-driven shocks, with links to spacecraft observations and global space-weather models. Candidates with experience in kinetic plasma simulations, high-performance computing, heliophysics, or related areas are encouraged to apply.

The position is initially for one year, renewable for a second year subject to satisfactory performance

More information and application: https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60682337?lang=en