Postdoc Position at Queen Mary University

Job Title

Postdoc Position at Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London

London, United Kingdom

Academic

Solar-Terrestrial Sciences (ST)

Full time

Experienced

£38,419 to £51,755

PhD

23 June 2026

2 June 2026

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.

For more information about this position and to apply, please see:

The Final date to receive 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 ().