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< 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 🇧🇪 𝐏𝐡𝐃 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐔 𝐋𝐞𝐮𝐯𝐞𝐧 The Science & Technology Group at KU Leuven (Campus Kulak) in Kortrijk, Belgium, is seeking a motivated PhD candidate to join their multidisciplinary research environment. This 4-year project focuses on the numerical modeling of Solar Energetic Particles (SEPs), which are critical drivers of hazardous space weather and key indicators of solar eruptive processes. 🔬 The Research Project Solar energetic particles are accelerated during massive solar eruptions and pose significant risks to technology and astronauts. In this role, you will: Simulate Acceleration: Use state-of-the-art numerical models to understand how SEPs are accelerated near the Sun. Model Transport: Analyze how these particles propagate through complex coronal magnetic structures and the heliosphere. Integrate Data: Combine advanced plasma physics simulations with observational constraints from modern spacecraft missions. HPC Utilization: Leverage high-performance computing facilities to run large-scale space-plasma models. 📋 Candidate Profile Education: An M.Sc. degree (or nearing completion) in Physics, Astrophysics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field. Technical Skills: Interest in computational research and programming; experience in numerical methods or plasma physics is an advantage but not strictly required. Soft Skills: A strong command of English and a drive to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting. 📅 Key Details & Benefits Duration: 4 years (initial 1-year contract, renewable based on progress). Salary: Follows the standard Belgian PhD scholarship scale. Start Date: Preferred 1 October 2026 (with some flexibility). Deadline: 13 May 2026. 📩 How to Apply Submit your application through the KU Leuven Job Site (Job ID: 60638099). Your application package must include: Curriculum Vitae. Motivation Letter (max 1 page). University Transcripts (including ECTS credits/grades). Reference Contacts for two professional/academic referees. For informal inquiries, contact Prof. dr. Nicolas Wijsen at [email protected]. #SpaceWeather #PhDPosition #KULeuven #BelgiumResearch #SolarPhysics #ComputationalPhysics #PlasmaPhysics #SEPs #Heliophysics #STEMCareers