Postdoctoral Position in Atmospheric and Space Science at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in United States

A two-year postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, supervised by Associate Professor Giuseppe Torri. The research focuses on the impacts of satellites, rocket exhaust, and space debris on the upper atmosphere, specifically the mesosphere and ionosphere. The project integrates numerical modeling, analysis of satellite and related observational datasets, and AI/ML approaches to investigate how human activity in space is reshaping upper-atmospheric dynamics, chemistry, plasma processes, and space weather.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative research group at UH Mānoa, contributing to a new research direction at the intersection of space physics and climate science. Applicants should hold a PhD in atmospheric science, physics, space science, or a related field, and have experience with numerical modeling and data analysis. Interest in upper-atmospheric dynamics, chemistry, plasma processes, and space weather is essential. The position is open to recent PhD graduates or current postdocs seeking new opportunities.

The position is newly funded for two years. The application deadline is April 13, 2026. For more information and to apply, search for position ID 226164 at the official application portal. Direct inquiries can be sent to Associate Professor Giuseppe Torri at [email protected]. Research keywords include atmospheric science, space weather, upper atmosphere, mesosphere, ionosphere, satellites, rocket exhaust, space debris, numerical modeling, and AI/ML.