CEDAR email: PhD Position in Solar Flare Physics using Solar Orbiter (DIAS, Dublin) – Deadline 16 March

[Alexandra Ruth Fogg]

Hi all,

The Astronomy & Astrophysics Section at the Dublin Institute for 
Advanced Studies (DIAS), Dublin, invites applications for a fully funded 
4-year PhD position in solar flare physics under the supervision of Dr 
Laura Hayes, deadline March 16th at 12 noon.

The project will investigate the temporal evolution of solar flares and 
particle acceleration processes using observations from ESA’s Solar 
Orbiter mission. The student will analyse coordinated data from STIX 
(X-ray) and EUI (EUV) to study high-cadence flare variability, 
time-resolved spectral evolution, energy-dependent timing signatures, 
and quasi-periodic pulsations (QPPs). The work will combine detailed 
case studies from Solar Orbiter Major Flare Campaigns with statistical 
analyses of the expanding flare catalogue, with potential inclusion of 
complementary radio and multi-mission observations.

The PhD will involve Python-based analysis within the SunPy ecosystem 
and training in open, reproducible research practices. The student will 
be based at DIAS Dunsink Observatory, registered at Trinity College 
Dublin, and embedded in the international Solar Orbiter science 
community. The position is expected to start in September 2026.

Requirements: Honours degree (BSc/MSc) in Physics, Astrophysics, or 
related field; strong analytical skills; experience with Python and 
scientific data analysis. Prior solar/space physics experience is 
desirable but not essential.

Funding: €25,000 per year tax-free stipend plus tuition fees covered at 
the EU/UK rate (4 years), with additional support for travel and computing.

Applications must be submitted via the DIAS e-recruitment system by 16 
March (12:00 GMT).
Full information can be found here: 
https://www.dias.ie/phd-position-in-solar-flare-physics-using-solar-orbiter/

For informal enquiries: laura.hayes at dias.ie.

DIAS is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes 
applications from all backgrounds.

Many thanks,
Alexandra Fogg on behalf of Laura Hayes

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Dr. Alexandra Ruth Fogg (she/her)

Postdoctoral Fellow / Comhalta Iardhochtúireachta
Astronomy & Astrophysics / Réalteolaíocht & Réaltfhisic
School of Cosmic Physics / Scoil na Fisice Cosmaí
Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies / Institiúid Ard-Léinn Bhaile Átha Cliath

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1139-5920
https://github.com/arfogg


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