STI Postdoctoral Position - ATRIO-March 2026

The Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Unit of the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) seeks applications for a postdoctoral position for an initial period of one year, renewable for an additional year subject to performance, from an outstanding early career scientist with a strong research record of accomplishment.

Start date is March 2026.

 

This post-doctoral position is linked to the ATRIO Project (PNRA18_00282).

 

The selected postdoctoral researcher is expected to carry out active, independent research in space weather related topics, including ionospheric monitoring and modelling using ground-based and satellite data.

 

Candidates should have a background in some of the following disciplines:

●    Ionospheric remote sensing and modelling, data assimilation, atmosphere-ionosphere coupling

 

Following skills will be preferred:

●    Ability to collaborate in an interdisciplinary environment.

●    Strong analytical skills

●    Good spoken and written English essential

●    Independence and critical thinking

 

This position is in the STI Unit in the broad area of space weather.

ICTP provides a vibrant international research environment with an intense programme of workshops and conferences.

Postdoctoral fellows are also encouraged, and supported, to participate in activities in developing countries in order to promote the mission of ICTP. The ICTP takes seriously its commitment to equal opportunity and diversity in hiring, and in its global mission to promote science in the developing world.

 

Applicants must have completed a PhD in physics, computer science or engineering prior to the start of this post-doctoral position. 

Priority consideration, at equal competence in the aforementioned research areas, will be given to candidates who obtained their PhD after 2022.

 

ICTP offers competitive remuneration and a number of benefits.

The appointment will ideally start at the beginning of March 2026.

Candidates should apply through the ICTP online application system (see link below).

 

Application deadline: 15 February 2026.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted by e-mail after the selection process.