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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Job opening: Postdoctoral Scholarship in High-Performance Computing for Space Weather Applications, Umeå University, Sweden, application deadline: 7 August, 2026.
2. Conference: Position Sensitive Detectors Conference in September in London, abstract deadline: 15 June, 2026.
3. Job opening: PhD Position in Space Physics /Astrophysics at Space Research Centre PAS in Warsaw, Poland, application deadline: 15 June, 2026.
4. Committee membership opportunity: Call for Expression of Interest to become a member of the ESA Science Advisory Structure, deadline: 01 July 2026 at 12:00 hrs (noon) CEST.
5. Science nuggets: Solar Orbiter science nuggets (May 2026 releases).
6. Fellowship application: Applying for fellowships to be hosted at Queen Mary University of London, deadline for internal selection of the Ernest Rutherford Fellowship (ERF) applicants is 1st of July 2026.
7. Job opening: Postdoc Position at Queen Mary University of London, the deadline for applications is 23rd June 2026 (late applications cannot be considered).
8. Conference: “Croeso i ESWW2028 yng Nghymru” – “Welcome to ESWW2028 in Wales”, date: Monday 06 November 2028 to Friday 10 November 2028, inclusive.
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1. Job opening: Postdoctoral Scholarship in High-Performance Computing for Space Weather Applications, Umeå University, Sweden, application deadline: 7 August, 2026.
From: Maria Hamrin, Umeå University, Sweden, <maria.hamrin at space.umu.se>
Subject: JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Scholarship in High-Performance Computing for Space Weather Applications, Umeå University, Sweden.
The Department of Physics at Umeå University, Sweden, offers a postdoctoral scholarship (2 years) in high-performance computing (HPC) for space weather applications.
To enable the future development of powerful space weather forecast models, we must first improve our understanding of the rapidly varying currents in the ionosphere and the mechanisms by which they generate geoelectric fields and geomagnetically induced currents (GICs) in the ground and in human infrastructure.
In this project, we will develop efficient HPC algorithms for analyzing ionospheric data from radar systems such as EISCAT_3D and from the Kiruna ALIS_4D Auroral Large Imaging System. We will also develop efficient HPC algorithm for modeling and identifying geoelectric fields and identifying GIC hotspots in Sweden.
Last day to apply is 7 August, 2026. Starting date is 15 October, 2026, or by agreement.
For more information about the position and how to apply, please visit:
https://www.umu.se/en/work-with-us/postdoctoral-scholarships/postdoctoral-scholarship-2-years-in-high-performance-computing-for-space-weather-applications_937782/
For further information contact the Principal Investigator of the project, Associate professor Maria Hamrin, maria.hamrin at space.umu.se
2. Conference: Position Sensitive Detectors Conference in September in London, abstract deadline: 15 June, 2026.
From: Heli Hietala, Queen Mary University of London, <h.hietala at qmul.ac.uk>
Subject: Position Sensitive Detectors Conference in September in London.
Position Sensitive Detectors 14, 1-4 September 2026, London, UK
https://indico.global/e/psd14
Abstract deadline: EXTENDED to 15 June 2026
Early Registration Deadline: 15 July 2026
The conference will feature the latest developments in position sensitive radiation detectors from leading researchers around the world, and across a wide range of scientific disciplines. The conference has a strong multidisciplinary emphasis and encourages cross-fertilisation and transfer of ideas between researchers working in many fields. In person participation is important. The PSD conference takes place every 3 years, with the first edition held in September 1986.
This conference seeks to spread practical ideas and lessons learned in detector development across a broad range of research areas, and we have tracks specific to applications in space and planetary science, astrophysics, as well as detectors for high radiation and extreme environments.
Please do let me know if you need any further information.
Heli Hietala, h.hietala at qmul.ac.uk, member of the local organising committee
3. Job opening: PhD Position in Space Physics /Astrophysics at Space Research Centre PAS in Warsaw, Poland, application deadline: 15 June, 2026.
From: Paweł Swaczyna, Space Research Centre PAS, Warsaw, Poland, <pswaczyna at cbk.waw.pl>
Subject: PhD Position in Space Physics /Astrophysics at Space Research Centre PAS in Warsaw, Poland.
The Space Research Centre of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw is seeking a motivated PhD candidate to conduct research on the local interstellar medium surrounding the heliosphere. The PhD student will use IBEX and IMAP data to search for signatures of a non-thermalized distribution of interstellar neutral atoms, which may indicate interactions between interstellar clouds in the solar neighborhood. The student will join the team led by Paweł Swaczyna (https://www.pawelswaczyna.com ).
We offer a 4-yr fully funded PhD position with a competitive scholarship consisting of:
1) PhD student scholarship in the GeoPlanet Doctoral School (currently 3570.50 PLN/month gross before the mid-term evaluation and 5500.50 PLN/month gross after the mid-term evaluation)
2) NCN research scholarship from a project funded by the National Science Centre, Poland (5000 PLN/month)
Questions about the position can be directed to Paweł Swaczyna at pswaczyna at cbk.waw.pl
Application submission deadline: 15 June 2026.
Planned start date: 1 October 2026.
More information: https://cbkpan.pl/wp-content/uploads/swaczyna_sonatabis15_ogloszenie_stypendium_ncn_en.pdf
Application procedure: https://cbkpan.pl/en/doctoral-studies/szkola-doktorska/recruitment-2026-2027/
4. Committee membership opportunity: Call for Expression of Interest to become a member of the ESA Science Advisory Structure, deadline: 01 July 2026 at 12:00 hrs (noon) CEST.
From: Matt Taylor, ESA, <matthew.taylor at esa.int>
Subject: Call for Expression of Interest to become a member of the ESA Science Advisory Structure.
Email sent on behalf of Prof. Carole Mundell, Director of Science
Ref.: ESA-SCI-DIR-LE-182
To: SPC, SSAC, Working Groups and Scientific Community
I am pleased to invite you to respond to the call for expressions of interest to become a member of the Astronomy Working Group (AWG)/Solar System and Exploration Working Group (SSEWG) and/or Space Science Advisory Committee (SSAC).
The Call, containing the necessary information about the SSAC, AWG and SSEWG, the tasks of the members of each committee/group, and the information needed by proposers, can be found at: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/expression-of-interest-for-science-advisory-members-2026
The Call will close on 01 July 2026 at 12:00 hrs (noon) CEST. Applications must be submitted electronically to ESA as indicated https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/expression-of-interest-for-science-advisory-members-2026
I would appreciate if you could circulate this Announcement to interested colleagues within your institute.
5. Science nuggets: Solar Orbiter science nuggets (May 2026 releases).
From: Miho Janvier, ESA, <miho.janvier at esa.int>
Subject: Solar Orbiter science nuggets (May 2026 releases).
It is our pleasure to share new Solar Orbiter science nuggets (May 2026 releases): https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/solar-orbiter/science-nuggets
SO Nugget #90: Periodic density structures in Solar Orbiter data: radial evolution and embedded helical structures (C. Katsavrias, S. Di Matteo, L. Kepko, et al.)
SO Nugget #91: When coronal plumes form, sulfur becomes enriched (S. Mzerguat, M. Janvier, E. Buchlin, et al.)
SO Nugget #92: High-resolution observations of small-scale-activity-in-coronal-hole-plumes (Z. Huang, L. P. Chitta, L. Teriaca, et al.)
As a reminder, new nuggets will be added on a regular basis, based on input from the entire solar and space physics communities.
If you are working on Solar Orbiter data and would like your results to be featured, please contact Miho Janvier (miho.janvier at esa.int).
6. Fellowship application: Applying for fellowships to be hosted at Queen Mary University of London, deadline for internal selection of the Ernest Rutherford Fellowship (ERF) applicants is 1st of July 2026.
From: Heli Hietala, Queen Mary University of London, <h.hietala at qmul.ac.uk>
Subject: Applying for fellowships to be hosted at Queen Mary University of London.
UK universities support applicants for various fellowships. You can find more information about fellowships with Queen Mary University of London at
https://www.qmul.ac.uk/spcs/astro/about-the-au/jobs-and-opportunities/
The Space and Astrophysical Plasmas Group welcomes expressions of interests.
The deadline for internal selection of the Ernest Rutherford Fellowship (ERF) applicants is 1st of July 2026. We would like a CV, a publication list and a draft case to be sent to Thomas Haworth (t.haworth at qmul.ac.uk) by that date. The department can support only a small number (1-2) candidates for the ERF.
Candidates for the Royal Society fellowships (URF/DHF) and the Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) Fellowships are usually considered at the same time, so that we can have appropriate support in place for the applicants to develop their cases.
For informal questions, please contact a member of the research group (Prof David Burgess, Dr Christopher Chen, Dr Heli Hietala, Dr Enrico Camporeale) and/or contact Dr Thomas Haworth (t.haworth at qmul.ac.uk).
7. Job opening: Postdoc Position at Queen Mary University of London, the deadline for applications is 23rd June 2026 (late applications cannot be considered).
From: Christopher Chen, Queen Mary University of London, <christopher.chen at qmul.ac.uk>
Subject: Postdoc Position at 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-Associ ate/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 at qmul.ac.uk).
8. Conference: “Croeso i ESWW2028 yng Nghymru” – “Welcome to ESWW2028 in Wales”, date: Monday 06 November 2028 to Friday 10 November 2028, inclusive.
From: Kamen Kozarev, Institute of Astronomy, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, <kkozarev at astro.bas.bg>
Subject: “Croeso i ESWW2028 yng Nghymru” – “Welcome to ESWW2028 in Wales”.
The European Space Weather Week (ESWW) Programme Committee, The Institute of Physics (IOP), United Kingdom Research and Innovation – Science & Technology Facilities Council – Department for Space (STFC RAL Space), and the Met Office are delighted to announce that ESWW in 2028 will be held at Venue Cymru, set on the stunning seafront of North Wales, in the UK. The conference will take place from Monday 06 November 2028 to Friday 10 November 2028, inclusive.
Venue Cymru is a modern, purpose-built conference centre offering excellent facilities, with panoramic coastal views and easy access to the town of Llandudno. The location combines a professional event setting with a relaxed seaside atmosphere, making it ideal for both formal sessions and informal networking.
Llandudno is well connected by rail and road, with direct train services from major UK cities and convenient access via nearby international airports, including Manchester and Liverpool. We will also explore arranging coach transfers from key international airports to help make onward travel as smooth as possible for delegates. A wide range of accommodation options are available within walking distance of the venue, from hotels to guesthouses, ensuring delegates can find something to suit all preferences and budgets.
All three organisations bring extensive experience in delivering ESWW and similar international events, and they will work closely together to ensure the 2028 meeting upholds the high standards and traditions of the annual ESWW meeting.