Posted on 15 Jan 2026
We are now looking for five
to join us at the Space Physics and Astronomy research unit.
Description: Molecular ion upflows during the International Polar Year.
Requirements: Experience on MATLAB or Python is an advantage.
Duration: 3 months
Contact: Ilkka Virtanen (ilkka.i.virtanen@oulu.fi)
Description: Numeric simulations of the solar magnetic field.
Requirements: Programming skills e.g. with Matlab.
Duration: 3 months
Contact: Timo Asikainen (timo.asikainen@oulu.fi)
Description: Estimation of ionospheric currents from Artemis at (lunar orbit) solar wind measurements.
Requirements: Experience on MATLAB or Python is an advantage.
Duration: 3 months
Contact: Lauri Holappa (lauri.holappa@oulu.fi)
Description: Analysis of climate model results to explore how changes in the Earth’s magnetic field may affect the atmosphere and our climate.
Duration: 3kk
Contact: Kseniia Golubenko (kseniia.golubenko@oulu.fi)
Description: Analysis of survey observations of selected interacting binary stars.
Duration: 1,5-3 months
Contact: Vitaly Neustroev (vitaly.neustroev@oulu.fi)
The salary for the university trainee is 1687,47€. The university traineeship should be part of the applicant's studies. A trial period, as outlined in the general collective agreement for universities, is applied for the position.
Interested? If yes, please apply by 15.2.2026 (23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system. Include a cover letter and a CV to your application. Please note that we do not process applications sent by email.