💼 Full-Time Position

PhD Fellow in the project Cosmic Dust Injection into the Upper Earth Atmosphere

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UiT- The Arctic University of Norway
📍 Remote, Remote, Norway
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Location
Remote, Norway
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Posted
June 17, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Overview

The Department of Physics and Technology invites applications for a PhD Fellow to join the project Cosmic Dust Injection into the Upper Earth Atmosphere (CODIA). The position is funded by the Research Council of Norway, will last 3 years, and is based at UiT in Tromsø. The applicant must be able to start reasonably soon after an offer.

Responsibilities

  • Complete the PhD programme by the end of the 3‑year period.
  • Analyse data from the summer 2025 rocket campaign and plan measurements for 2028.
  • Investigate the microphysics of cosmic dust, including condensation, agglomeration and charge interaction.
  • Work with project participants, PhD and master students, and local, national and international collaborators.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in physics, space physics, geosciences, space engineering or a related field.
  • Fluency in English and ability to work in an internation...