Job Description

UNIS



Pb. 156, 9171 Longyearbyen



Om jobben



Stillingstittel



Post-doctoral researcher position in Space Physics



Type ansettelse



Vikariat, heltid 100%



Arbeidssprak



Engelsk



Antall stillinger



1



S?k senest onsdag 29. oktober



About the department



The department of Arctic Geophysics at UNIS is seeking candidates for a full time post-doctoral researcher position in space physics. Currently the department constitutes 5 professors, 3 associate professors, 2 researchers, 4 PhD students, 2 technicians and 8 Adjunct Professors (20% position). The research within the department is focused into two groups: sea-ice-snow-air processes and Space Physics. The Space Physics group owns and operates a world-class optical auroral observatory, the Kjell Henriksen Observatory, which is located 30 minutes' drive from UNIS.



About the position and project



The post-doctoral employment contract is for four years. This is an externally funded project where most of the work is planned to be led by the post-doctoral researcher. The successful candidate will work tightly together with the UNIS GHOST team, as well as with a team of international collaborators.

The project GHOST Aurora:

Solar Wind Drivers, Auroral Activity & Satellite Risks aims at building a solid understanding of the global conditions required for auroral continuum emission, or the GHOST aurora, to occur. This includes both conditions in the ionosphere, magnetic activity conditions as well as the solar wind driving. The project will further include investigations on the ionospheric/thermospheric heating processes observed during the GHOST aurora, the extent of the heating and the potential consequences of the observed level of heating and expansion of the thermosphere.



Qualifications

Good knowledge of the auroral ionosphere and neutral thermosphere, good data analysis and programming skills

Applicants must hold a PhD degree in a field of space physics by the date of employment

Skills in ground-based auroral observations from various type of measurements, as well as knowledge on auroral spectroscopy are necessary

Applicants must be proficient in both written and oral English

Good problem-solving skills and overall positive and flexible attitude are important in the Arctic environment

Applicants must be able to work independently in a structured manner, yet function well in collaboration with an international team



Preferred knowledge and skills

Experience in global collaboration and space weather studies is of great advantage

Leadership or management experience is advantageous

Experience in living and working in polar regions is advantageous

A valid driver's license can be an advantage



Vi tilbyr



UNIS offers a challenging and varied job in an exciting, pleasant, and international environment. As an employee, you will be a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK), which provides one of the best pension schemes on the market. We also offer excellent insurance schemes, coverage of travel and relocation expenses upon starting the position, and staff housing in accordance with current regulations.



The position is classified under the job code Postdoctor (code 1352). In addition to the base salary, a Svalbard allowance of NOK 42,840 per annum is provided. A 2 % contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is deducted from the salary. The income tax rate in Svalbard is currently 8 %, and a national insurance contribution of 7.7 % is also deducted



Application

Inquiries about this position may be directed to:

Prof. Noora Partamies, email:

noora.partamies@unis.no

Researcher Katie Herlingshaw, email:

katieh@unis.no



Please apply online on www.jobbnorge.no



Please include the following documents in the online application:

Motivation/cover letter (max. 1 page) to state applicants scientific and personal interest in this position

Full academic CV

Transcript and diploma of a PhD degree (or a confirmation of a planned defense)

A research plan (max. 1 page) to outline key ideas and approaches to start the project with

A name and contact information for at least 2 referees



Deadline for applications is 29 October 2025.



It is possible to request that your name/application be exempt from public disclosure in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (Offentlighetsloven) 25. The request must be justified. Please note that if the request is not granted, the applicant will be contacted and given the opportunity to withdraw the application.



Diversity, Equity and Inclusion



One of UNIS' values is inclusion. We are committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment in the high Arctic. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, or other characteristics.



Selection and appointment



A committee appointed by the Managing director of UNIS will evaluate the qualifications of the applicants and invite the highest ranked person(s) for an interview. The appointment will be made by the Director of UNIS based on the recommendation from the committee.



Workplace



Forskningsparken



Pb. 156 9171 Longyearbyen (Svalbard kommune)



Kontaktpersoner for stillingen



Katie Herlingshaw



Researcher



katieh@unis.no



Noora Partamies



Professor



noora.partamies@unis.no



Om bedriften



The University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS), located in Longyearbyen at 78N, is the world's northernmost institution for higher education. UNIS specializes in Arctic studies and offers field- and research-based courses at the bachelor's, master's, and PhD levels in Arctic biology, geology, geophysics, technology, and safety.



UNIS takes advantage of its year-round presence in the unique Arctic environment, using it as a natural laboratory for research and education. Each year, we attract around 700 students from all over the world. All teaching is conducted in English, and approximately half of both staff and students are international.



UNIS was established in 1993 and is operated as a state-owned enterprise under the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research. The administrative language is Norwegian. UNIS's core values are inclusion, transparency, engagement, reliability, and respect.



Sektor



Offentlig



Nettsted



https://www.unis.no



Annonsedata



Stillingsnummer



bc557c83-045c-4595-bd61-a84c60357ba0



Hentet fra



jobbnorge



Referanse



10267233



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