Planetary Research Jobs

Ideal candidates will have experience in data science (e.g. machine learning, statistics, Bayesian methods, inverse problems), plasma science (e.g. space physics, fusion, astrophysics), or natural science and engineering (e.g. aerospace engineering, electrical and computer engineering, planetary science). This is not a restrictive list as I often support students who are motivated to pursue a change in their careers.

Graduate Students

Graduate student positions are open for Fall 2027 entry in Physics, ECE, and CS.

Interested candidates should apply via the directions below depending on the project of interest.

Graduate projects available for Fall 2027:

1. (1) Probabilistic machine learning for Mars space weather / space environment. Candidates should apply with this form and through either the UoA Physics or ECE departments.
2. (2) Flow based models for solar wind kinetic data analysis. Candidates should apply via this form and through the UoA ECE department. This position is co-supervised with Prof. Atanackovic.
3. (3) Continual learning for space weather prediction with extensions to onboard spacecraft. Candidates should apply with this form and through the UoA CS department. This position is co-supervised with Prof. White.

Important Application Information:

1. The ARG application form requires a Google account for sign ins. If you are unable to access the form please email aazari+gradapp@ualberta.ca.
2. Questions regarding a candidate’s fit will not be addressed via email and are instead directed to use the form **well before their official UoA application.**
3. Candidates who do not yet hold a MSc are strongly recommended to apply to the MSc program first; MSc students are funded, as are PhD students.
4. Applicants should plan to apply by December 1, 2026 for the widest consideration for Fall 2027 programs.
5. When writing your interest statement to the UoA review the group’s prior publications or current research themes in ARG.
6. If your background does not contain 400 level, or equivalent, physics coursework but does possess methodological expertise (e.g. computation, mathematics, probability, statistics), then applicants are suggested to apply to ECE or CS.
7. Candidates with financial or logistical restrictions on application fees, or English language exams that impact their ability to apply to the UoA formally should include this information when completing the form well before their official UoA application.
8. Candidates are welcome to mark other prospective advisors in their UoA application as this increases your overall chances of acceptance. For consideration in ARG, make sure to mark my name upon application in addition to any other advisors of interest.
9. Candidates who have questions about ARG that fall outside of the information above should include the following information in their email to aazari+gradapp@ualberta.ca. A response is not guaranteed.
10. Your application status
11. Your reason for emailing

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