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<div>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.</div>
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<div>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.</div>
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<div>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.</div>
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<div>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.</div>
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<div>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.</div>
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<div>Applications must be submitted via the DIAS e-recruitment
system by 16 March (12:00 GMT).</div>
<div>Full information can be found here:
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://www.dias.ie/phd-position-in-solar-flare-physics-using-solar-orbiter/">https://www.dias.ie/phd-position-in-solar-flare-physics-using-solar-orbiter/</a></div>
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<div><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">For
informal enquiries: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:laura.hayes@dias.ie">laura.hayes@dias.ie</a>. </span></div>
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<div>DIAS is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and
welcomes applications from all backgrounds.</div>
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<div>Many thanks,</div>
<div>Alexandra Fogg on behalf of Laura Hayes</div>
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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
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1139-5920">https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1139-5920</a>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://github.com/arfogg">https://github.com/arfogg</a></pre>
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