Previous Job announcements

Year 2023

No.1 Assistant Professor in stellar and/or exoplanetary astrophysics

The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Birmingham (UoB) seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in stellar and/or exoplanetary astrophysics to work as part of the Sun, Stars & Exoplanets Research Group. We welcome applications from theoreticaland observational researchers. The ideal candidate should conduct research that diversifies, but also complements, the current expertise of the Group. We welcome applications from all backgrounds to enrich the Group’s internal culture and to create an environment representative of the wider public.

The Group currently comprises Prof. Amaury Triaud (Head of Group), who focuses on exoplanet observations; Prof. Bill Chaplin (now Head of the School of Physics & Astronomy at Birmingham), an expert in asteroseismology and helioseismology; Dr Guy Davies, who applies machine learning and advanced statistical methods to asteroseismic and exoplanetary datasets; and Dr Annelies Mortier, an expert in solar/stellar activity and high-precision radial-velocity observations. In addition, the Group includes honorary Prof. Yvonne Elsworth (RAS gold medal in 2020), our BiSON Network Manager, one secretary, six postdoctoral researchers, and eight PhD students. Birmingham’s School of Physics & Astronomy also has another research group focussing on Gravitational Wave Astronomy and extragalactic astrophysics, which has nine academics. Both groups interact closely.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute teaching in our undergraduate degree programmes, and contribute towards the School’s administrative actisvities. Applicants are expected to demonstrate academic citizenship, develop and maintain mutually respectful and supportive working relationships with staff and students, and ensure their role impacts positively on others.

We expect interviews to be held in person in Birmingham on 18 & 19 October.

For further information about this post, please contact: Professor Amaury Triaud (A.Triaud@bham.ac.uk), Dr Guy Davies (G.R.Davies@bham.ac.uk) and Dr Annelies Mortier (A.Mortier@bham.ac.uk).

To submit an application and for a full description about this job, please visit:

https://edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_6001/job/2836/?utm_medium=jobshare

No.2 ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme

To increase the scientific return from its space science missions, the European Space Agency (ESA) welcomes applications from scientists interested in pursuing research projects based on data publicly available in the ESA Space Science Archives (https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc).

The ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme is open to scientists, at all career levels, affiliated with institutes in ESA Member States and Collaborating States. Early-career scientists (within 10 years of the PhD) are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications by PhD students are also welcome.

During their stay, visiting scientists will have access to archives and mission specialists for help with the retrieval, calibration, and analysis of archival data. In principle, all areas of space research covered by ESA science missions can be supported.

Residence lasts typically between one and three months, also distributed over multiple visits. Research projects can be carried out at ESAC (Madrid, Spain) and at ESTEC (Noordwijk, Netherlands). To offset the expenses incurred by visitors, ESA covers travel costs from and to the home institution and provides support for lodging expenses and meals.

Applications received before 1 November 2023 will be considered for visits in spring and summer 2024.

For further details, including areas of research and contact information, please refer to:https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc/visitor-programme

or write to the programme coordinators at arvp@cosmos.esa.int

No.3 ESA Research Fellowships in Space Science

We are pleased to inform you about the opening of the call for the European Space Agency’s Research Fellowships in Space Science. The call is opening on 28 August 2023 with an application deadline on 18 September 2023.

ESA’s postdoctoral Research Fellowship programme offers early-career scientists and engineers the possibility to carry out research in a variety of disciplines related to space science, space applications or space technology. Research Fellowships in Space Science specifically offer the opportunity to contribute to ESA’s endeavour to explore our Solar System and the Universe, and cover the fields of heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics and fundamental physics.

The research fellowships offer unique insights into ESA’s environment and activities while conducting cutting-edge research. Mentoring and training opportunities are available, as are possibilities to engage with ESA science-related activities (e.g., archive/data science, operations, calibration, communication, citizen science).

Within the Science Directorate (SCI), we welcome all independent proposals for innovative research associated with one or more of our missions. The Space Science fellowships can be taken up at any of the three sites ESAC (Spain), ESTEC (Netherlands) or STScI (USA) and we encourage applicants to choose sites that allow for best local collaborations. To learn more about the research conducted by the ESA scientists at different sites, please visit the Faculty Member Directory and the pages for the Faculty research groups. There is a separate page for research at the ESA Office at STScI (see also the research of non-ESA scientists at STScI).

Duration

Appointments are for a maximum of three years. The initial project is for two years. An extension for a third year requires a dedicated proposal and is frequently granted.

Who can apply

Applicants should have recently completed or be close to completing their PhD in a technical or scientific discipline. Preference will be given to candidates with up to five years of relevant experience after their PhD.

Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Nationals from Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and Slovenia, as Associate Member States, or Canada as a Cooperating State, can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Croatia and Cyprus as European Cooperating States (ECS).

According to the ESA Convention, the recruitment of staff must take into account an adequate distribution of posts among nationals of the ESA Member States. When short- listing for an interview, priority will first be given to candidates from under-represented Member States.

More information on the Research Fellowship programme and on how to apply can be found at https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/space-science-faculty/opportunities/research-fellowships

Deadline for applications is 18 September 2023.

No.4 Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Solar System Geophysics & Atmospheres or Solid Earth Geology & Geophysics

The Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences at the California Institute of Technology is seeking outstanding applicants for a tenure-track faculty position. We seek individuals who will lead an innovative research program, are committed to teaching and mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students and of postdoctoral fellows, and who display interest in enhancing the diversity of the Institute. We invite applicants in the areas of Solar System Geophysics & Atmospheres and Solid Earth Geology & Geophysics.

The term of the initial appointment at the assistant professor level is four years and is contingent upon completion of a Ph.D. degree. Reappointment beyond the initial term is contingent upon successful review conducted prior to the commencement of the fourth year. Exceptionally well-qualified candidates may also be considered at the tenured professor level. Initial review of applications will begin on October 1, 2023, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. see here: https://applications.caltech.edu/jobs/solarsolid

For any questions that arise about the application process, please contact us at gps-faculty-search@caltech.edu.

No.5 The University of Canterbury has an early career post-doc available in astronomy, astrophysics, and Instrumentation

https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/36e6f4af Deadline 15 July.

The School of Physical and Chemical Sciences (SPCS) welcomes applications for the inaugural Elaine P. Snowden Fellowship at the University of Canterbury (UC), New Zealand. The three-year research fellowship is open to any area of astronomy and astrophysics. Applicants should be nearing submission or within 4 years of their PhD.

UC SPCS has a dynamic research community in New Zealand’s second-largest city. Our research strengths include astroparticle & high-energy physics; black holes & cosmology; dark energy & dark matter; exoplanets & planetary systems; galactic archaeology; microlensing; Solar System small bodies; stellar systems & populations; supernovae & transients; variable & pulsating stars. We operate the UC Mt John Observatory with 4 telescopes: a 1-m with a high-res fibre-fed echelle spectrograph, a 1.8-m with 2.2 sq. deg. imager & two 0.6-m. Applicants with interests in instrumentation or in Indigenous astronomy are also welcome.

Salary NZ $85k, 4 wks/yr leave, parental leave available, $15k/yr independent research fund, airfare to NZ. The nominal start date is 1 November 2023; flexibility is possible.

To apply please identify a faculty mentor in UC SPCS, and discuss your proposed research program with them. Only then submit a CV, 2-page research statement linking plans to this post, cover letter with contacts for three referees, and mentor’s statement of support to by 15 July, 2023.

No.6. 6-year postdoctoral position in the field of planetary habitability available at Freie Universität Berlin

The application deadline is 10.07.2023.

Research Assistant (Postdoc) (m/f/d) full-time job limited to 6 years Payment level: 13 TV-L FU Reference code: NO-HA-2023-B

https://www.fu-berlin.de/universitaet/beruf-karriere/jobs/english/GW-NO-HA-2023-B_E.html

Application deadline: 10.07.2023 The planetary geodynamics group led by Prof. Dr. Lena Noack uses diverse computational models to characterize planetary processes that impact the long-term evolution of the planetary interior coupled to the surface and atmosphere of rocky planets, and therefore also their potential habitability, within and beyond the solar system. The planned position is offered at the Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Geological Sciences, in Berlin, Germany. Job description: We are seeking applicants for a research assistant position for post-doctoral studies in the workgroup of Prof. Dr. Lena Noack.
The position allows to conduct research in an independent project that relates to the spectrum of topics studied in the working group, with a focus on planetary habitability. Especially of interest would be an interdisciplinary approach, linking the project to astronomy, mineralogy/geochemistry, biology, physics, or social sciences.
The tasks of the position include teaching duties of 2 lecture hours per week during each semester, which can be conducted within the MSc Degree Program Planetary Sciences and Space Exploration. In addition, the researcher will need to supervise BSc or MSc theses and apply for third-party funding, especially within collaborative research networks.
The activity serves its own scientific qualification.
Requirements: MCS and Master’s degree and Completed doctoral degree, for example in Physics, Mathematics, or Geosciences, by the time of employment.
Desirable:• Excellent academic record and doctorate/PhD thesis• Good programming skills (ideally in Python and Fortran)• Experience in geophysical or geodynamical modelling• Very good English language skills• Ability to work independently as well as in a team• Interest in supervising students• Experience in teaching Further information: Review of applications will start after the application deadline until the position is filled. The position is now available and needs to be filled until latest September 2023.
Applications should include a CV incl. a publication list, a 2-page research outline for the next 6 years, a link to the doctoral thesis as a PDF, degree certificates (MSc/diploma and doctoral degree), as well as names, telephone numbers and email addresses of two references.
Applications should be sent by e-mail, together with significant documents, indicating the reference code, in PDF format (preferably as one document) to Mrs Prof. Dr. Lena Noack: lena.noack@fu-berlin.de.

For further information, please contact me (Lena.Noack@fu-berlin.de/ +493083863694).

No.7 Data analysis and laboratory tests for the characterization of the ion sensors of the BepiColombo/SERENA experiment

The SERENA experiment includes four different sensors (MIPA and PICAM ion sensors, ELENA energetic neutral atom detector and STROFIO mass spectrometer) plus a System Control Unit (SCU). During the cruise phase that will last up to 2026, only the ion sensors can perform scientific operations. Important activities to be done in this phase are:

Development of tools for data analysis, and optimization of the scientific product definition pf the two SERENA ion sensors, PICAM and MIPA, for maximizing the scientific results during the whole mission (cruise and nominal phases);
Laboratory activities for intercalibrations between the two ion sensors and check the System Control Unit performances. The spare and demonstration models available on ground, will be used for laboratory measurements to reproduce the flight observations.

One year position with possible extension for other years. The annual gross salary of the grant is 32.000,00 Euros.

Deadline for application is June 23, 2023
The call can be found in the INAF/IAPS pagehttp://www.iaps.inaf.it/assegni-di-ricerca/
Refer to Anna.milillo@inaf.it for further information

No.8 Vice-Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Fellow for Women in STEMM (2 positions) at the University of Southern Queensland.

Improving career pathways for women in under-represented areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine (STEMM)

Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional University, UniSQ’s vision is to be renowned for innovation and excellence in education, student experience, research and engagement. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity, and excellence, the University’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 outlines our commitment to creating and sharing knowledge, transforming lives and solving the problems that matter to our world.

Women have historically been, and continue to be, significantly under-represented in the STEMM disciplines of Astrophysics, Mathematics, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Engineering, which may reflect past disadvantage. The University recognises the important role that equal opportunity measures set out by anti-discrimination law can make in creating opportunities for women, including in the disciplines mentioned above.

In support of our dedication to gender equity and the University’s Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Athena Swan Action Plan, we are seeking to appoint two Postdoctoral Research Fellows for Women in STEMM. These roles are only open to applicants who identify as women or non-binary.

Find out more at the full job advertisement.

Reference Number: 0162_05/23

Location: Toowoomba, Springfield or Ipswich Campus

Term: 2 x full-time fixed-term appointments for 3 years (37.5 hrs/week)

Salary: Total remuneration range $119,401 to $141,128 pa (includes salary range of $100,888 to $119,246, employer superannuation contributions up to 17% of salary and annual leave loading)

Closes: Sunday, 11 June 2023

No.9 Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position in Astrophysics at UNSW Sydney

Applications are invited for a full-time, convertible tenure-track (i.e. the position will be made ongoing subject to performance) Lecturer or Senior Lecturer Position in Astrophysics at UNSW Sydney.

The Astrophysics Group within the School of Physics constitutes 7 faculty members working across a broad range of research areas including galaxy evolution, Galactic archaeology, exoplanets, Asteroseismology and Antarctic astronomy. These are our existing research areas, and we are happy to consider all candidates. Strong consideration will be given to candidates that either engage with an existing UNSW research strength, or which strategically complement existing research strengths. UNSW astrophysicists are closely involved with Rubin Observatory’s upcoming Legacy Survey of Space and Time, the ESO 4MOST surveys, and the Giant Magellan Telescope, as well as smaller existing facilities such as the AAT, SONG, and TESS.

The position will be balanced between research and teaching. The teaching supports the delivery of our undergraduate and Honours B.Sc. degrees.

More details and the application are available on the UNSW careers page:

https://external-careers.jobs.unsw.edu.au/cw/en/job/516492/senior-lecturer-astro-physics

Application deadline: 14 July 2023. References will be sought after long-listing candidates.

No.10 FCT – Individual Call to Scientific Employment Stimulus 2023 (6th Edition)

The Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço (IA) welcomes pre-applications to the FCT

The Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (FCT) has issued a call for research contracts, in the context of the Stimulus to Scientific Employment which will be open from 4th April until 3rd May 2023, 17:00 (Portuguese time). The positions are for up to 6 years. There are 3 categories, depending on the profile of the candidate:

– Junior Researcher (gross monthly income 2.206,05€): PhD holders for 5 years or less, counted as of the closing date of the application submission period, with reduced post-doctoral research experience in the scientific area to which they are applying.

– Assistant/Auxiliary Researcher (gross monthly income 3.294,81€): PhD holders for more than 5 and less than 12 years, inclusive, counted as of the closing date of the application submission period, with a relevant curriculum in the scientific area to which they are applying.

– Principal Researcher (gross monthly income 3.717,23€): PhD holders for more than 12 years, counted as of the closing date of the application submission period, with a relevant curriculum vitae in the scientific area to which they are applying, demonstrating some scientific independence in the last 3 years.
The selection is done by FCT. Each candidate will have to select and have the support from a host institution in Portugal.

The Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço (IA) welcomes pre-applications with the following deadlines, depending on the IA node:

– Lisbon node: until the 24th of March 2023

– Porto node: until the 21st of April 2023

– Coimbra node: until 21st of April 2023
The institute cannot guarantee the required scientific and administrative support for any pre-applications received after these dates.

Despite the extended deadline applied to the Porto and Coimbra IA nodes, candidates are strongly advised to submit their pre-applications as early as possible, so as to have enough time to later prepare the application to FCT, in case their pre-application is approved by IA.

IA is the reference institution for this area in Portugal, integrating researchers from the University of Porto, the University of Lisbon and University of Coimbra, and is responsible for a major fraction of the national productivity in international ISI journals in this area. The research and development effort at the IA includes most of the topics at the forefront of research in Astrophysics and Space Sciences, complemented by work on instrumentation and systems with potential use in Astronomy and Astrophysics.

IA activities are structured around six Groups with respective group leaders:

1. Towards the detection and characterization of other Earths – Nuno Santos

2. Towards a comprehensive study of stars – Tiago Campante

3. The assembly history of galaxies resolved in space and time – Polychronis Papaderos

4. Unveiling the dynamics of the Universe – Tiago Barreiro

5. Astronomical Instrumentation and Systems – Alexandre Cabral

6. Science Communication^(*) – Filipe Pires & João Retrê

For more see here: http://www.iastro.pt/ia/jobDetails.html?ID=217

No.11 ESO Studentship Programme 2023/2024

Closing date: 2023-04-30
Contact: Human Resources

The research studentship programme of the European Southern Observatory provides an outstanding opportunity for PhD students to experience the exciting scientific environment at one of the world’s leading observatories for a period of up to two years.

ESO is the foremost intergovernmental astronomy organisation in Europe. Its approximately 110 staff astronomers, 40 Fellows and 40 PhD students conduct frontline research in fields ranging from exoplanets to cosmology, offering one of the most vibrant and stimulating scientific settings anywhere in the world.

ESO’s studentship positions are open to students enrolled in a PhD programme in astronomy or related scientific fields. Students accepted into the programme work on their doctoral project under the formal supervision of their home university supervisor, but they come to ESO to work and study under the co-supervision of an ESO staff astronomer, for a period of a minimum of 6 months and up to two years. Studentships may be hosted either at ESO’s headquarters in Garching (Germany) or at ESO’s offices in Santiago (Chile), where also positions are provided for students enrolled in Chilean universities.

Please visit https://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/students/ for details of the employment conditions and benefits. If you are interested in enhancing your PhD experience through an extended stay at ESO, then please apply online at https://recruitment.eso.org/.

Closing date for applications is 30.04.2023. Review of the application documents, including the support letters, will begin immediately.

No.12 Postdoctoral Research Associate in experimental icy moons geochemistry at the Open University

This is an opportunity to build new understanding of the geochemistry of the ice shell on Jupiter’s moon Europa, using ultra-low-temperature experiments and cutting-edge cryo-analytical techniques.

You will use an experimental approach to explore the formation of salt-rich ices generated by dynamic processes such as brine-and-ice volcanism, building a comprehensive picture of their potential diversity and relationship to the subsurface ocean. You will combine cryogenic laboratory experiments with analytical tools to investigate composition and structure of ices delivered to Europa’s surface, informing observations by upcoming missions such as the Jupiter ICy moons Explorer (JUICE) and Europa Clipper. You will be welcomed into the Open University’s vibrant planetary science and astrobiology research communities, joining an interdisciplinary team investigating the potential for life beyond Earth.

Closing date for applications: 8^th March

See here for more information and person specifications: https://www.open.ac.uk/about/employment/vacancies/post-doctoral-research-associate-planetary-geochemistry-20742

Contact Mark Fox-Powell (mark.fox-powell@open.ac.uk) to discuss the role and for informal enquiries

No.13 ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme

Applications received before 1 May 2023 will be considered for visits in autumn 2023 and winter 2024.

For further details, including areas of research and contact information, please refer to:

https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc/visitor-programme

or write to the programme coordinators at arvp@cosmos.esa.int

No.14 Postdoctoral position at LMD, Paris, on Uranus and Neptune atmospheric modeling

The Laboratoire de Météorologie Dynamique (LMD), located on Sorbonne Université (Paris, France), invites applications for a postdoctoral position to work on Uranus and Neptune atmospheric modeling.
This position is awarded for 18 months (plus a potential 6 month extension), starting ideally in spring 2023, with some flexibility. Applications received until 31 January, 2023 will receive full consideration. Applicants should send a CV (including publication list), a cover letter stating their research accomplishments, interests in the project and date of availability, and 1 to 3 contact information for references to sandrine.guerlet@lmd.ipsl.fr
See full description:
https://web.lmd.jussieu.fr/~sguerlet/Postdoc_LMD_SOUND.pdf

Year 2022

No. 1 ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme

Applications received before 1 May 2022 will be considered for visits in autumn 2022 and winter 2023.

For further details, including areas of research and contact information, please refer to:

https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc/visitor-programme

or write to the programme coordinators at arvp@cosmos.esa.int

No. 2 Tenure-Track Professorship for the field of Exoplanetary Atmospheres

The Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy of the University of Vienna is seeking an outstanding early career scientist who will establish an internationally competitive and innovative research program in the field of Exoplanetary Atmospheres. Possible research topics include, among others, the formation, evolution, and dispersal of planetary atmospheres, chemical processing, or atmospheric dynamics; the focus of the position will be on atmospheres of rocky planets, and bridging to research on habitable planetary environments will be very welcome.
The successful candidate will develop her/his research either based on observational methods, or on numerical modeling/theoretical approaches, or both. Experience in interdisciplinary and international research cooperation is highly desired.

For all details related to candidate qualifications, necessary application materials, how to apply, application deadline, please consider the full announcement text here.

The application deadline is 1 April 2022.

No. 3 Postdoctoral Fellow in Exoplanets and Planet Formation

The fellow will work in collaboration with Dr. Jens Hoeijmakers, head of the exoplanet atmospheres group in Lund, as well as Prof. Anders Johansen at Lund University and the University of Copenhagen, head of the planet formation group. Applicants are encouraged to define their own research related to a range of possible topics, including high-resolution spectroscopy of atoms and molecules in exoplanet atmospheres at optical or infrared wavelengths, modelling of atmospheric chemistry and dynamics, and the modelling or observation of protoplanetary disks and protoplanets.

Teaching may also be included. The position includes the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.

Last application date 25.Mar.2022 11:59 PM CET. See more here.

No. 4 ESA Research Fellowships in Space Science

We are pleased to inform you about the opening of the call for European Space Agency’s Research Fellowships in Space Science with an application deadline on 19 September 2022.

ESA’s postdoctoral Research Fellowship programme offers early career scientists and engineers the possibility to carry out research in a variety of disciplines related to space science, space applications or space technology. Research Fellowships in Space Science specifically offer the opportunity to contribute to ESA’s endeavour to explore our Solar System and the Universe, and cover the fields of heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics and fundamental physics.

Approximately 11 ESA Fellowships in Space Science (SCI) will be offered this year, to join the pool of about 25 Research Fellows. Within the Science Directorate (SCI), we welcome all independent proposals for innovative research associated with one or more of our missions. The Space Science fellowships can be taken up at any of the three sites ESAC (Spain), ESTEC (Netherlands) or STScI (USA) and we encourage applicants to choose sites that allow for best local collaborations. To learn more about the research conducted by the ESA scientists at different sites, please visit the Faculty Member Directory and the pages for the Faculty research groups. There is a separate page for research at the ESA Office at STScI (see also the research of non-ESA scientists at STScI).

Duration: Appointments are for a maximum of three years. The initial project is for two years. An extension for a third year requires a dedicated proposal and is frequently granted.

Eligibility: Citizens of ESA Member States or of cooperating and associated countries.

More information on the Research Fellowship programme and on how to apply can be found at https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/space-science-faculty/opportunities/research-fellowships

Deadline for applications is 19 September 2022.

No. 5 Post doctoral fellow on the effects of stellar evolution on planetary systems, Lund University, Sweden

2-year postdoctoral position at Lund University, Department of Astronomy and Theoretical Physics in Sweden. The fellow will work primarily in collaboration with Dr. Alexander Mustill, partly funded by the Swedish Research Council grant “A Unified Picture of White Dwarf Planetary Systems”. Applicants are encouraged to define their own research related to a range of possible topics, including the orbital dynamics of planets and asteroids around evolved stars; close-in discs and transiting phenomena around white dwarfs; and planetary and stellar abundances and compositions. Teaching may also be included. The position includes the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.

The application link is here and you can email Dr. Alexander Mustill, if you have any queries at alex@astro.lu.se

Last application date 31.Jul.2022 11:59 PM CEST

No. 6 Science Operations Scientist

ESA is looking for a Science Operations Scientist to be part of the BepiColombo Science Operations, a cornerstone mission of the ESA’s Horizon 2000 long-term science plan and Europe’s first mission to Mercury. You will be the main scientific interface for science operations with the BepiColombo stakeholders in the science community, ensuring that their science goals are properly translated into operational requirements, and fulfilled throughout the implementation and execution of the mission’s science operations. You will expected to continue to carry out research in planetary sciences and actively contribute to the scientific life of the Department.

For more information please click on Apply

Closing date for applications is 19 July 2022

No. 7 Database Architect/Data Scientist at ESO in Garching, Germany

ESO are looking for a Database Architect/Data Scientist in Garching, Germany, to work in the domain of off-site operations and user support of our La-Silla Paranal Observatory, maintaining an archive facility and its data holdings as a powerful resource, both scientific and operational.

The deadline to apply is 26 June 2022.

Details at https://orlo.uk/nCGH7

No. 8 MSCA4Ukraine: New Scheme Launched to Support Displaced Ukrainian Researchers

The European Commission launched the MSCA4Ukraine scheme to support displaced scientists from Ukraine. This Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) scheme has a a total budget of €25 million and forms part of the European Union’s collective response to the Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

This scheme aims to support researchers fleeing the war in Ukraine. It will provide fellowships for doctoral candidates and post-doctoral researchers, thus allowing them to continue their work in academic or non-academic organisations in EU Member States and countries associated to Horizon Europe. Training activities for developing research-related and key transferable skills and competences will form part of the support provided to the researchers. This scheme will also provide family allowances for researchers’ families, in line with other MSCA schemes.

No. 9 ESA Research Fellowships in Space Science

We are pleased to inform you about the opening of the call for European Space Agency’s Research Fellowships in Space Science with an application deadline on 19 September 2022.

Duration: Appointments are for a maximum of three years. The initial project is for two years. An extension for a third year requires a dedicated proposal and is frequently granted.

Eligibility: Citizens of ESA Member States or of cooperating and associated countries.

More information on the Research Fellowship programme and on how to apply can be found at https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/space-science-faculty/opportunities/research-fellowships

Deadline for applications is 19 September 2022.

No. 10 Post doctoral fellow on the effects of stellar evolution on planetary systems, Lund University, Sweden

The application link is here and you can email Dr. Alexander Mustill, if you have any queries at alex@astro.lu.se

Last application date 31.Jul.2022 11:59 PM CEST

No. 11 Science Operations Scientist

For more information please click on Apply

Closing date for applications is 19 July 2022

No. 12 Database Architect/Data Scientist at ESO in Garching, Germany

The deadline to apply is 26 June 2022.

Details at https://orlo.uk/nCGH7

No. 13 MSCA4Ukraine: New Scheme Launched to Support Displaced Ukrainian Researchers

The European Commission will provide further information on the implementation of the scheme for institutions wishing to host researchers after the summer.

No. 14 Assistant Professor, Data-Intensive Astronomy

The Astronomy Department at Yale has a tenure track job opening in Data-Intensive Astronomy at the Assistant Professor level. Please encourage suitable candidates to apply.

The deadline is December 1, 2022. Details may be found here: https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/f849895b

Applications should be submitted at http://apply.interfolio.com/113427.

The complete application package should include:
(1) a cover letter,
(2) curriculum vitae,
(3) a list of publications,
(4) a 3‐page statement that highlights past contributions and research accomplishments, and up to 3 additional pages describing plans for future research,
(5) a 1-2 page statement on teaching and mentoring, which may include descriptions of classes that the applicant would like to teach and their plans for public outreach activities,
(6) a 1-2 page statement that articulates the applicant’s past activities and future plans with regard to enhancing inclusion and equity as they pertain to teaching, mentorship, research, and service, and
(7) at least three letters of reference to be uploaded by the letter writers; the names and email addresses of the referees should be included in the cover letter.

No. 15 Postdoc position on cosmic dust and heliosphere science

The Astrophysical Dust Group at the Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA), ETH Zürich, in Switzerland, is looking for a highly motivated candidate to apply for a postdoctoral researcher position, within the framework of the ERC funded project ASTRODUST: “The heliosphere and the dust: characterisation of the solar and interstellar neighbourhood”.

The project includes cosmic dust data analysis, modelling of the interstellar dust transport through the heliosphere, and applying the results to other astrospheres and the solar system in the past.

For more details on the project, requirements, and for submission of the application, see:

https://jobs.ethz.ch/job/view/JOPG_ethz_MrDMpbtbjGwRWPgJbE

Only applications submitted via these forms will be considered.

Application deadline: November 1st, 2022.

For questions (not the application!): vsterken [-at-] ethz.ch

Website: https://astrodust.phys.ethz.ch

No. 16 ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme

Applications received before 1 November 2022 will be considered for visits in spring and summer 2023.

For further details, including areas of research and contact information, please refer to https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc/visitor-programme or write to the programme coordinators at arvp@cosmos.esa.int

No. 17 MSCA4Ukraine: New Scheme Launched to Support Displaced Ukrainian Researchers

The European Commission will provide further information on the implementation of the scheme for institutions wishing to host researchers after the summer.

No. 18 Postdoctoral Position in PLATO at IAA-CSIC of Granada

The PLATO team from IAA-CSIC in Granada invite applications of postdocs researchers who wants
to work on any (or several) of the following topics:

Synergic studies between Asteroseismology and stellar activity
Development of innovative data analysis techniques
Analysis of spectroscopic data
Modeling of eclipsing binaries
Asteroseismology of stellar clusters
Stellar modeling and analysis of pulsations in rapid rotators
Applications of asteroseismology to constraint fundamental physics models
or pursue a new research line.

The successful candidate will work in collaboration with experts in pulsating stars, data analysis,
and stellar modelling at the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia – CSIC.

The application should contain a short CV and a letter of motivation describing the interest for the position and the skills for the activities that are described. Letters of recommendation (maximum 2) should be sent directly by the reference persons to javier@iaa.es.
The deadline for the applications is December 16, 2022.

For more information or any further inquiries about the application procedure please send an email to Dr. Javier Pascual Granado (javier@iaa.es).

No. 19 Two (2) Tenure-track Faculty Positions in Earth and Planetary Surface Processes

University of Washington: Academic Personnel: College of the Environment: Earth and Space Science.

Description

The Department of Earth and Space Sciences, in the College of the Environment at the University of Washington, is soliciting applications for two permanent, full-time, 9-month, tenure-track assistant professors in Earth and planetary surface processes.

Position 1: Assistant Professor in Geomorphology

Position 2: Assistant Professor in Earth and Planetary Surface Processes

Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD, or foreign equivalent in a relevant field by the start of the appointment. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2023. See https://apply.interfolio.com/116035

Application Instructions

Applicants should indicate in the cover letter which position best fits their interest and expertise. All applications will be reviewed by a single hiring committee, and all applicants will be considered for both positions. Review of applications will begin January 3, 2023. Required materials include:

A one-page cover letter;
Curriculum vitae with publication list;
Three statements (no more than 10 pages total) addressing 1) research and leadership accomplishments, as well as future research plans, 2) a statement on teaching and mentoring, including evidence of teaching effectiveness, and 3) contributions or plans to support diversity, equity, and inclusion (see http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/);
Contact information for three (3) references.

Questions about the application process or position in general should be addressed to essasst@uw.edu.

Year 2021

No. 1. PostDoc Research Fellowship on the analysis of Mars Oxia Planum

The INAF-Institute for Space Astrophysics and Planetology (Rome, Italy) is seeking applicants for one “Postdoctoral Research Fellowship” in the context of the research project “Analysis of Oxia Planum from remote sensing data and terrestrial laboratory analogs of Mars and Ceres”.

Deadline: 22 January 2021.

The grant is based on the project “EXOMARS Ma_MISS” and “DAWN” and will be carried out under the scientific supervision of dr. Maria Cristina De Sanctis and dr. Francesca Altieri.

The expected start date is April 2021, with a duration of 12 months and the potential of renewal for further two years.

The successful candidate is expected to work on the data analysis of the Oxia Planum site and on laboratory activities for the preparation and characterization of analogs of Ceres and Mars.

More information with the complete description of the position and the documents to fill out here.

No.2. Postdoctoral position in space physics in Uppsala, Sweden

Applications are invited for investigations of electromagnetic structures and associated particle dynamics at the Earth’s bow shock. The work involves the analysis of magnetic, electric, and plasma measurements from the multi-spacecraft Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission.

The position is available at the Uppsala office of IRF, located at the Ångström Laboratory in Uppsala, Sweden, for 2 years. The position is funded by an EU Horizon 2020 project SHARP – SHocks: structure, AcceleRation, dissiPation.

Candidates should be able to start the work before July 2021. For more details see here.

Closing date for applications is 22 February 2021.

For further information please contact:
Assoc. Prof. Yuri Khotyaintsev, yuri@irfu.se
Dr. Andrew P. Dimmock, andrew.dimmock@irfu.se

No.3. Postdoctoral Fellow in Radiative Transfer Modeling in Planetary Atmospheres

The Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI), run by the Universities Space Research Association (USRA), invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Radiative Transfer Modeling in Planetary Atmospheres.

The selected candidate will join Dr. Germán Martínez’ group on the Mars Environmental Dynamics Analyzer (MEDA) science team of NASA’s Mars 2020 mission, and will lead analyses of measurements made by the Thermal Infrared Sensor (TIRS), one of the six environmental sensors comprising MEDA.

The position is for two years with a possible one-year extension.
Questions can be addressed to Dr. Germán Martínez (gmartinez@lpi.usra.edu)

For more details see here.

The closing date for applications is 1 March 2021.

USRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No.4.Young Graduate Trainee Opportunity for Preparation Activities for Planetary Surface Exploration

Location
ECSAT, Harwell, United Kingdom
Our team and mission
This position is across two groups: the ESA Sample Analogue Curation Facility (SACF) and the PANGAEA training team. The PANGAEA team specialises in scientific, expeditionary training programmes for astronauts and scientific, technological and operational testing for planetary surface human science operations in analogue environments. The SACF (Sample Analogue Curation Facility) curates ESA2C (ESA Exploration Sample Analogue Collection), a range of terrestrial rocks and minerals comparable to the surface materials of the Moon, Mars, and Phobos, for use in many current and future space exploration activities. The PANGAEA team has developed a mineralogical database on planetary minerals for sample collection decision support. Although the SACF and PANGAEA teams have different purposes, both are interested in collaborating to improve sampling decision support tools for future human and robotic exploration missions, while providing relevant geological materials and tools to the community.

Field(s) of activity/research for the traineeship:
You will contribute to a range of activities under the remits of the PANGAEA team and SACF. For the SACF, you will analyse existing samples in the ESA2C collection and support the design of new planetary surface simulants to aid the development of new/existing missions within ESA. You will also research new potential rock analogues and simulants to aid with the expansion of the ESA2C collection and the design of new simulants. For more details see here.

The closing date for applications is 1 March 2021.

No.5. Postdoctoral position at UCLA. Postdoctoral scholar in seismology to work on the NASA InSight mission

Institution: UCLA
Position open until: 10 March 2021

The UCLA Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences has an opportunity for an enthusiastic postdoctoral scholar in seismology to work on the NASA InSight mission. The postdoc will work directly with Prof. Caroline Beghein and will interact and collaborate with scientists within the InSight team. The successful candidate will be involved in undergraduate and graduate student mentoring and will benefit from a strong group of colleagues in geophysics and planetary sciences at UCLA. Start date: as soon as possible.

Candidates must hold a PhD in seismology by the time of hire. The successful applicant must have experience in strong experience in programming, broadband seismic data processing, analysis of seismic waveforms, a strong record of peer-reviewed publication, and demonstrated capability of independent research. The postdoc must be creative and able to work and communicate in a team environment. Experience with inversion of seismic data to model structure is desirable. The candidate must be fluent in English and demonstrate good oral and written communication skills. Applicants from underrepresented groups in the geosciences are particularly encouraged to apply.

The position is initially for a 12-month period, renewable depending upon performance and funding availability. Applicants should submit a CV listing their qualifications along with a statement of research interests and plans relevant to InSight, and a cover letter including names and contact information including email for at least two professional references. Applications should be submitted by email to cbeghein@epss.ucla.edu.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy.

No.6. PostDoctoral Researcher in Planetary Science in Kiruna, Sweden

Luleå University of Technology is experiencing strong growth with world leading competence in several areas of research. Our research is conducted in close collaboration with industries such as Bosch, Ericsson, Scania, LKAB, SKF and leading international universities.

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to support our work in regolith physical processes. In particular, we are interested in what makes regolith stick together and break apart in various settings in the planetary system. You will be familiar with either theoretical or experimental methods used in planetary physics or geophysics and will have a sound knowledge of soil mechanics and thermophysics in space conditions.

The successful candidate must have a background in Planetary Science or a related field such as Astronomy or Geophysics. Knowledge in any of the following areas related to planetary science is welcome: soil mechanics, thermophysics, numerical modelling, environmental simulation or remote sensing. For more details see here.

Information
The position is limited to two (2) years.

Final day to apply: 12 March 2021.

No. 7. ESA Science Lead for the Planetary Science Archive and Archive Scientist

Eligibility: Only citizens of ESA member states or countries associated with ESA are eligible.

Location: European Space Astronomy Centre (ESAC) Villafranca del Castillo, Madrid, Spain

Final day to apply: 16 March 2021

ESA is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and active scientist in the area of Planetary Science to act as Science Lead of the Planetary Science Archive (PSA, psa.esa.int) with responsibility for the overall scientific coordination of the PSA, and will be Archive Scientist for one of ESA’s planetary missions.

You will be assigned as Science Lead of the Planetary Science Archive (PSA, psa.esa.int) with responsibility for the overall scientific coordination of the PSA, and will be Archive Scientist for one of the ESA planetary missions.

As Archive Scientist, you will be responsible for definition and specification of the Planetary Scientific Archive for one of the ESA planetary missions and for the follow-up and monitoring of its implementation and operation with the goal of maximising the scientific return of the mission. For more details see here.

No. 8. RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN COSMIC DUST SCIENCE AT ETH ZURICH, SWITZERLAND

The Astrophysical Dust Group at the Institute for Particle Physics and Astrophysics (IPA), ETH Zürich, in Switzerland, is looking for two highly motivated candidates to apply for a postdoctoral researcher position or a PhD position, within the framework of the ERC funded project “The heliosphere and the dust: characterisation of the solar and interstellar neighbourhood”.

The projects include cosmic dust data analysis, modelling of the interstellar dust transport through the heliosphere, and applying the results to other astrospheres, and the solar system in the past. For more details and submission of the application, see: Postdoc position, for a PhD position see here.

Application deadline: March 31, 2021.
For questions (not the application): vsterken [-at-] ethz.ch

No. 9. Internal Research Fellow (PostDoc) in Exploration Mission Analogues Research and Development

Location
ECSAT, Harwell, United Kingdom

ESA is currently advertising a Research Fellow position to be based in Oxfordshire, titled ‘Internal Research Fellow(PostDoc) in Exploration Mission Analogues Research and Development’. It is advertised on the ESA careers website.

An application deadline of 1st April. If you are interested in applying for this position and wish to know more about it, you are welcome to contact me at dayl.martin@esa.int

No. 10. ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme

Applications received before 30 April 2021 will be considered for visits in autumn/winter (2021/2022).

For further details, including areas of research and contact information, please refer to this link.

or write to the programme coordinators at arvp@cosmos.esa.int

No 11. The Royal Observatory of Belgium (ROB) is looking for a scientist in the frame of a project about exoplanets

The project aims to investigate the potential habitability of temperate rocky planets in orbit around very low-mass stars through a multidisciplinary approach, which combines expertise in astrophysics, geophysics, atmosphere dynamics, geology, paleobiology, and microbiology.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

The ideal candidate has a PhD (or equivalent) in Science or Engineering and combines several of the following characteristics:

– Knowledge in internal geophysics and mechanics of continuous media
– Experience in computational fluid dynamics
– Experience in astronomy or planetary sciences
– Good communication skills in oral and written English
– Ability to collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary team

How to apply: send your CV with a motivation letter and names and coordinates of two referees before 1 May 2021 to Véronique Dehant and Tim Van Hoolst (veronique.dehant@oma.be, tim.vanhoolst@oma.be).

The beginning of the employment will be on 1 June 2021 or later.

No 12. Two postdoctoral positions in observational astrophysics

Two postdoctoral researchers in observational astrophysics at Uppsala University. The positions are hosted by the Astronomy and Space Physics division. The full announcement text can be found here.
Starting date: 2021-09-01 or as otherwise agreed.

One of these positions is for a candidate interested to work on characterisation of exoplanet host stars. The second position is more general and includes stellar activity and magnetism as one of possible research directions.

For further information about the position please contact: Oleg Kochukhov, oleg.kochukhov@physics.uu.se; Nikolai Piskunov, nikolai.piskunov@physics.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 31 May 2021, UFV-PA 2021/1114.

No. 13 Full-time position at the Royal Observatory of Belgium in the Reference Systems and Planetology department

In the frame of the LaRa experiment on-board the ExoMars 2022 ESA-Roscosmos mission, the Royal Observatory of Belgium (ROB) recruits a:

Radio-science research scientist/engineer

Thanks to funding from the Belgian Science Policy, the contract will be full-time for at least one year. It may be extended up to several years if both parties are satisfied and money is available.

Location: Royal Observatory of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium

How to apply: Send your CV with a cover letter and if possible two or three references (all in PDF format) by April 25th, 2021 to Veronique Dehant v.dehant@oma.be, Head of Operational Direction ‘Reference Systems and Planetology’ and to Sébastien Le Maistre sebastien.lemaistre@oma.be, Principal Investigator (PI) of LaRa.

Assessment of applications will start in April 2021. Commencement of employment on June 1st, 2021 or later.

No. 14 Postdoctoral Fellow in the Space Physics Research Group at
the Wigner Research Centre for Physics

he Space Physics Research Group at the Wigner Research Centre for Physics is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Postdoctoral Fellow. Our group is mainly focused on Space Plasma Physics, we study both heliospheric and planetary plasma processes. We are involved in the EU H2020 EUROPLANET project, we lead an “Inner Heliosphere” research project funded by the National Research, Development and Innovation
Office, and we participate on Co-I level in ESA space missions such as BepiColombo, Solar Orbiter and JUICE. The successful candidate will join these activities. We expect the candidate to publish the results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and to participate actively at international conferences.

Conditions for application:
– PhD degree or equivalent in a related field.
– Good spoken and written English language skills.
– Maximum 8 years in full-time research or development position after obtaining the doctoral degree.
– Minimum 3 papers published in peer-reviewed international scientific journals.

Advantage is given to
– Previous experience in working with measured or simulated heliospheric data.
– Good programming skills (e.g. IDL, Matlab, Python).
– Organizational skills (workshops, conferences, collaborations).

The position will be located in Budapest, Hungary. The position is temporary employment, the contract is for two years, and will begin on 1st September 2021.

The application deadline is on 9th June 2021 15:00 CET.

For details of the application:
https://wigner.hu/sites/default/files/2021-05/WI_EL_A_12_2021_Postdoc_en.pdf

For questions please contact Dr. Andrea OPITZ (opitz dot andrea at wigner dot hu) with a copy to Dr. Zoltan NEMETH (nemeth dot zoltan at wigner dot hu).

No 15. Post-doctoral researcher (M/F) in planetary science at CNRS

Application Deadline : 29 June 2021. Apply

Within the InSight NASA discovery program mission, and supported by the ERC PICKLE and CNES, we are looking for a post-doctoral researcher (M/F) to carry out an original research activity related to Mars’ interior.

We are looking for a post-doctoral researcher to join the team and provide his/her original contribution to the study of Mars’ interior. The candidate should be self-driven but capable to effectively work in a collaborative environment and conduct research activities at the frontier of material science and planetary science. Both experimentalists and modelers are welcome to apply.
Candidates must have either/or

a proven experience with measurements at high pressure and high temperature, ideally both in large volume presses and in laser-heated diamond anvil cells, including expertise in situ end ex-situ analysis based on synchrotron and/or laboratory techniques (e.g. electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, absorption or scattering, ultrasonic methods, optical spectroscopies, pump-probe techniques).
a proven experience in modeling internal planetary structure and dynamics, based on thermodynamic, finite elements or numerical approaches or simulations.
A PhD in Physics, Materials science, Earth and planetary sciences or a related field is required for this position.

No. 16 The postdoctoral Incmoing Fellowship program La Caixa.

Deadline for applications: 7 October 2021

The program is aimed at posdocs between their 2nd and 7th year since obtaining their PhD of all nationalities who have not spent more than 12 months in Spain during the last 3 years.

It has a very competitive salary and research funds. Fellowships are to be carried out at one of institutes with the Spanish seal of excellence, which the Institute of Space Sciences (ICE, CSIC) near Barcelona has just been awarded.

If you are interested in applying, take a look at

https://fundacionlacaixa.org/en/postdoctoral-fellowships-junior-leader-incoming

Contact Aldo Serenelli at aldos@ice.csic.es for any questions or doubts.

No. 17 EPSC 2021 Social Media and Media Internships – Call for Applications

Deadline: 16 August 2021

We are looking for members of the community that would be willing to support the Europlanet communication team during EPSC 2021 through the following internship programmes:

Social Media Internships
Successful applicants for the social media internship will support the social media team in covering live sessions during the meeting.

Media Internships
Successful applicants for the media internship will support the press office team in preparing materials for the media.

If you are interested in taking part in the social media or media internship programme, please complete this application form.

The deadline for applications is Monday 16 August 2021.

Shortlisted applicants may be contacted for a short interview with the EPSC Communications team via Zoom. Successful applicants will be notified by Tuesday 31st August.

If you have any questions, please contact Anita Heward.

No. 18 ESA Research Fellowships in Space Science

We are pleased to inform you about the opening of the call for European Space Agency’s Research Fellowships in Space Science. The call is opening on 30 August 2021 with an application deadline on 27 September 2021.

The research fellowships offer a unique insight into ESA’s environment and activities while conducting cutting edge research. Mentoring and training opportunities are available, as are possibilities to engage with ESA science-related activities (e.g., archive/data science, operations, calibration, communication, citizen science).
Approximately 12 ESA Fellowships in Space Science (SCI) will be offered this year, to join the pool of about 25 Research Fellows. Within the Science Directorate (SCI), we welcome all independent proposals for innovative research associated with one or more of our missions. The Space Science fellowships can be taken up at any of the three sites ESAC (Spain), ESTEC (Netherlands) or STScI (USA) and we encourage applicants to choose sites that allow for best local collaborations. To learn more about the research conducted by the ESA scientists at different sites, please visit the Faculty Member Directory and the pages for the Faculty research groups. There is a separate page for research at the ESA Office at STScI (see also the research of non-ESA scientists at STScI).

Duration: Appointments are for a maximum of three years. The initial project is for two years. An extension for a third year requires a dedicated proposal and is frequently granted.
Eligibility: Citizens of ESA Member States or of cooperating and associated countries.
More information on the Research Fellowship programme and on how to apply can be found at https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/space-science-faculty/opportunities/research-fellowships

No. 19 Postdoctoral position in the planetary science group of Observatoire de Paris (LESIA)

Applications will be considered as they come and welcome until Oct. 01, 2021.

Applications are open for a Postdoctoral Research position within the planetary science group of LESIA at Observatoire de Paris, France. The position is in relation with the Early Release Science (ERS) Program on JWST “Observations of the Jovian System as a Demonstration of JWST’s Capabilities for Solar System Science’’, to which LESIA is associated through co-PI and co-I ships. JWST is expected to be launched in the fall of 2021, and a fraction of this ERS program will be devoted to the study of the tenuous atmo/exospheres of Io and Ganymede with MIRI and NIRSpec. In particular, Io’s atmosphere will be studied from observing of SO₂ gas at 8.6 and 7.3 μm, and Ganymede’s exosphere will be targeted through fluorescent emissions from H₂O (6.5 μm), CO (4.65 μm), and CO₂ (4.25 μm). The analysis of the data will require the development of tailored non-LTE models for these molecular features, coupled with physical (temperature, densities) models of the two objects. The successful applicant will participate in the development of a versatile non-LTE code applicable to both objects. He/she will also be involved in data reduction, modelling, and interpretation after data are acquired (nominally in June-August 2022). Experience in the radiative transfer is required, and preference will be given to applicants with experience with non-LTE aspects.

The position is available for two years, starting anytime between Oct. 01, 2021, and February 01, 2022.

Applicants should send a brief statement, CV and publication list.

Contact: Dominique Bockelée-Morvan (dominique.bockelee@obspm.fr), Thierry Fouchet thierry.fouchet@obspm.fr), Emmanuel Lellouch (emmanuel.lellouch@obspm.fr)

No. 20 Postdoctoral position in Asteroseismology at the Institute of Astrophysics and Space Sciences (Porto, Portugal)

A short term (up to 6 months) postdoctoral position in Asteroseismology at the Institute of Astrophysics and Space Sciences, in Porto, Portugal.

Applicants must hold a PhD degree at the time of the application.

Applications are accepted until the 30th September 2021, through the following website:

http://www.iastro.pt/ia/jobDetails.html?ID=173

If you require any further information, please contact Margarida Cunha at mcunha@astro.up.pt

No. 21. Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Study of Solar System Small Bodies

Applications are invited for a 2-year Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Astrophysics Research Centre (ARC) at Queen’s University Belfast. The successful applicant will work with Dr. Meg Schwamb to develop and exploit next-generation tools for analysing and interpreting future Solar System moving object detections from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST). Rubin Observatory science operations are planned to begin around mid-2024, with the survey expected to discover millions of asteroids and tens of thousands of distant Solar System planetesimals. This post will focus on developing software pipelines and utilities for LSST Solar System science and applying these techniques to present-day LSST-precursor datasets, including the development of a pipeline to discover distant Solar System bodies beyond ~100 au that are not expected to be discoverable by the main Rubin Observatory Solar System Processing pipeline.

To read the full details and to apply, visit here .
Application Deadline: October 13, 2021

ARC website: https://www.qub.ac.uk/research-centres/astrophysics-research-centre/

No.22. The Institute of Space Sciences (http://www.ice.csic.es/en), in Barcelona, is offering two Junior Postdoctoral Fellowships.

Candidates should be within 2 years after the PhD, excluding maternity/paternity leaves.

The appointments are for 2 years. The fellow is expected to develop her/his independent research and to interact with one or more of the research lines within the Institute.

Mobility rule: candidates should not be affiliated to the Institute of Space Sciences nor have carried out her/his PhD or initial postdoc at the Institute.

To apply, interested persons should send (to the contact below and with subject Junior Postdoc 2021)

Curriculum vitae
Full publications list
- For candidates working within large collaborations, please distinguish those in which you have done a substantial contribution, and explain which was it.
A minimum of 2 reference letters (to be sent separately by email to the address below)
A research statement (maximum 3 pages)

The research statement should include commentary of the appropriateness of developing your research line at the Institute, how this can positively impact on your career and the prospects you see for collaboration with the established groups here.

Email applications are welcomed. Positions will be open until filled, but initial screening will start on October 30^thand a decision is expected before the end of the year. Starting date during 2022 is flexible, but sooner dates are preferred.

The Institute of Space Sciences is an institute of the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), and is affiliated with the Institut d’Estudis Espacials de Catalunya (IEEC). Application Deadline: Saturday, October 30, 2021

Noemí Cortés
Assistant to the Director
Institute of Space Sciences
cortes@ice.csic.es

No. 23. Postdoctoral position in Solar/Nuclear Astrophysics

The Institute of Space Sciences (ICE, CSIC) in Barcelona, Spain, is seeking applications for a 2-year Postdoctoral position to work with A. Serenelli in Solar/Nuclear Astrophysics within the framework of ChETEC-INFRA.

The successful candidate will play a leading role within the ChETEC Work Package dedicated to solar physics, in particular nuclear astrophysics in the Sun. Activities will involve, among others:
establishing a new set of standard reference for key nuclear reactions for solar evolution and solar neutrino production, development of new generation of solar models. The candidate will be encouraged to take part in other ChETEC activities.

Review of applications will start on November 1st 2021 and the position will be open until filled. Starting date can be as early as February 1st, 2022, but later dates can be arranged. For further details please refer to the call for applications.

No. 24. ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme

The ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme is open to scientists, at all career levels, affiliated with institutes in ESA Member States and the Collaborating States. Early-career scientists (within 10 years of the PhD) are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications by PhD students are also welcome.

Applications received before 1 November 2021 will be considered for visits in spring/summer 2022.

For further details, including areas of research and contact information, please refer to:

https://www.cosmos.esa.int/web/esdc/visitor-programme

or write to the programme coordinators at arvp@cosmos.esa.int

No. 25. Postdoc in computational stellar astrophysics at Villanova

The PHOEBE research group is hiring a postdoctoral research fellow with the start date between January and May 2022. The applicant will join the research group for an initial 12-month appointment, with a possibility of a 1-year extension, contingent on continued interest and successful performance. Competitive applicants will have an established track record in computational astrophysics, data science and programming. The principal focus for the postdoctoral scholar will be on eclipsing binary (EB) data from NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) mission. TESS observed almost 5000 EBs on 2-min cadence and hundreds of thousands of EBs in full-frame images. The postdoc will spearhead the effort of extracting lightcurves and principal parameters for the full-frame image dataset, using short cadence data as calibration reference. Methods based on dimensionality reduction/down-projection, artificial intelligence, and clustering are expected to play a central role in the project. In addition, the generalized code-base developed for TESS EBs is envisioned to be added to the PHOEBE suite (http://phoebe-project.org). The postdoctoral research fellow will be expected to:

extract of lightcurve data from full-frame images;
develop classification algorithms for eclipsing binaries from extracted lightcurve data;
use short cadence (2-min) data to train an artificial neural network in estimating principal parameters from EB lightcurves;
run an extensive and comprehensive analysis of EBs found in full-frame images;
implement successful algorithms into the PHOEBE suite;
work with and advise graduate and undergraduate students participating in the project.

Please apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/21814 by Dec 31, 2021. Successful applicants will provide a strong cover letter, resume, statement of research interests, and two letters of recommendation.

No. 26. An independent postdoc program at the Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS).

The deadline is November 30.

The HITS Independent Postdoc Program offers a great opportunity for highly talented young scientists wanting the transition from PhD student to the junior group leader. It supports young scientists in exploring their own ideas and testing new hypotheses. High-risk, high-gain projects are encouraged. Selected Postdocs will collaborate with group leaders at HITS while developing and pursuing their independent research projects. See more here.

Year 2020

No 1. Twelve Postdoctoral Contracts Advanced Fellows SO 2020 at IAC.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31/10/2020

The IAC (Tenerife) announces its SEVERO OCHOA postdoctoral programme to work on topics within the following research lines:

Solar Physics (FS)
Exoplanetary Systems & Solar Systems (SEYSS)
Stellar & Interstellar Physics (FEEI)
The Milky Way and the Local Group (MWLG)
Formation & Evolution of Galaxies (FYEG)
Cosmology & Astroparticles (CYA, CTA)

Up to two contracts are offered in each one of these topics, which represent the IAC’s principal research fields. All of these are supported by an ambitious instrumentation programme. Advanced fellows will be offered the possibility of advising PhD students that are hired by the IAC. Further information about the IAC’s research programme, its Observatories and the GTC is available at the IAC’s web page (https://www.iac.es/).

These contracts are financed by the “SEVERO OCHOA PROGRAM” (CEX2019-000920-S), supported by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation. It follows the selection of the IAC as a Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence by the Spanish Government in 2020, a prestigious recognition awarded for the third time to the IAC as a leading research institute in Spain.

The full announcement of the position as well as the detailed instructions on how to apply can be found here.

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No 2. ESA Research Fellowships in Space Sciences & Exploration.

Opening: 30 September 2020, Application deadline: 29 October 2020

ESA’s postdoctoral Research Fellowship programme offers young scientists and engineers the possibility to carry out research in a variety of disciplines related to space science, space applications or space technology.

Approximately 9 ESA Fellowships in Space Science and 9 in Human and Robotic Exploration will be offered this year, to join the pool of about 30 research fellows in the two Directorates (Science and Human and Robotic Exploration).

Duration: Appointments for an ESA Research Fellowship are initially for two years, with a third year extension frequently granted.

Location: Research Fellowship in Human and Robotic Exploration are located at:

* European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) http://www.esa.int/About_Us/ESTEC in Noordwijk, the Netherlands
* European Centre for Space Applications and Telecommunications (ECSAT) http://www.esa.int/About_Us/EAC in Harwell, United Kingdom
* European Astronaut Centre (EAC) http://www.esa.int/About_Us/EAC in Köln, Germany

Research Fellowships in Space Science can be taken at any of three locations:

* European Space Astronomy Centre (ESAC) http://www.esa.int/About_Us/ESAC in Villafranca del Castillo near Madrid, Spain
* European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) http://www.esa.int/About_Us/ESTEC in Noordwijk, the Netherlands
* The ESA office at Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) https://www.stsci.edu/ in Baltimore, Maryland, USA

The full announcement of the position as well as the detailed instructions on how to apply can be found here.
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No 3. Junior Science Officer – Space Sciences and Communication

The European Science Foundation, the host organisation of the Europlanet Society, is looking for a Junior Science Officer with a background in space sciences and communication. The position is specifically oriented to support ESF space cluster’s communication tasks and projects, and notably the Europlanet Society and EPSC.

The deadline for applications is the 23 October 2020.

The full announcement of the position as well as the detailed instructions on how to apply can be found here.

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No 4. Postdoctoral position at the Lagrange Observatory de la Côte d’Azur, France on the Martian crust structure and evolution, as seen by insight and other Mars mission. The deadline for applications is October 1st, 2020, but the position will remain open until filled. The full announcement of the position as well as the detailed instructions on how to apply can be found here.

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No 5. Social media internship during Europlanet Science Congress (EPSC) 2020. The application deadline is Friday 21st August 2020. The full announcement of the position as well as the detailed instructions on how to apply can be found here.

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No 6. Postdoctoral Researcher with the MAVEN Imaging UltraViolet Spectrograph Team.

The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) at the University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a talented scientist to work with the Imaging Ultraviolet Spectrograph (IUVS) team on the MAVEN mission.

Position Requirements: Ph.D in Planetary Science, Astronomy, Atmospheric Science, Physics or a related field. Coding proficiency in python, IDL or other scientific computing languages.

Reviews will begin on November 15, 2020 and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The full announcement of the position as well as the detailed instructions on how to apply can be found here.

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No 7. Multiple Research Positions in Stellar, Exoplanet, and Data Science at the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) in Goettingen, Germany (ref. St2020). Applications will be reviewed starting 24 August 2020 until the positions are filled.

The full announcement of the position as well as the detailed instructions on how to apply can be found here.

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No 8. Postdoctoral research opportunity at IRAP. Postdoctoral research associate in planetary plasma physics focusing on Sun-Planet Interactions.

The successful candidate will extend the Heliopropa service (http://heliopropa.irap.omp.eu) in order to ingest new observations publicly available from Solar missions like the ESA Solar Orbiter or NASA Solar Parker Probe missions and use them as input parameters for solar wind predictions, as well as analyze data either from the MESSENGER, Cassini, MAVEN, Juno, Mars Express or Venus Express missions in order to better understand the solar wind-magnetosphere interactions and further validate the service offered to the community.

Deadline for applications November 17th, 2020

The full announcement of the position as well as the detailed instructions on how to apply can be found here.

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No 9. Two years research position related to the Near Earth Asteroids mitigation strategy.

The Planetary Science section of the Astronomy and Astrophysics group at the University of Alicante (Spain) is involved in the Hera and DART space missions and the NEO-MAPP project funded by the European Commission (H2020). Call and selection in October/November 2020. Starting date: January 31st 2021 at the latest.
The suitable candidates must have a PhD with a background such that he/she may be able to do research in some of the following topics:

Dynamics of loft regolith in fast spinning small bodies.
Internal structure and shape of gravitational aggregates.
Binary asteroid formation and tidal effects.
Gravitational field of irregular asteroids.
Structural and dynamical effects of a kinetic impact on the secondary of a binary system.

Formal calls will be issued by Universdad de Alicante and instructions for applications will be provided.

Please, show your interest by writing to Adriano Campo Bagatin (acb@ua.es) as soon as possible.

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No 10. 2 year postdoc funded through H2020-SPACE

ROADMAP project (ROle and impAct of Dust and clouds in the Martian Atmosphere: from lab to space)

The goal of the ROADMAP project is to better understand the role and impact of dust and clouds on the Martian atmosphere. This European project employs an integrated scientific approach including; laboratory simulations, modelling of specific phenomena, analysis of space data and Global Circulation Modelling.

This 2 year post-doc position will focus on laboratory Mars atmosphere simulations using the state of the art facility at Aarhus University (https://phys.au.dk/forskning/forskningsomraader/planetology/).

Ideally the person should start November-December 2020, but this could be discussed. For more information contact Jon Merrison; merrison@phys.au.dk.

Year 2023

No.1 Assistant Professor in stellar and/or exoplanetary astrophysics

No.2 ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme

No.3 ESA Research Fellowships in Space Science

No.4 Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Solar System Geophysics & Atmospheres or Solid Earth Geology & Geophysics

No.5 The University of Canterbury has an early career post-doc available in astronomy, astrophysics, and Instrumentation

No.6. 6-year postdoctoral position in the field of planetary habitability available at Freie Universität Berlin

No.7 Data analysis and laboratory tests for the characterization of the ion sensors of the BepiColombo/SERENA experiment

No.8 Vice-Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Research Fellow for Women in STEMM (2 positions) at the University of Southern Queensland.

No.9 Lecturer/Senior Lecturer position in Astrophysics at UNSW Sydney

No.10 FCT – Individual Call to Scientific Employment Stimulus 2023 (6th Edition)

No.11 ESO Studentship Programme 2023/2024

No.12 Postdoctoral Research Associate in experimental icy moons geochemistry at the Open University

No.13 ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme

No.14 Postdoctoral position at LMD, Paris, on Uranus and Neptune atmospheric modeling

Year 2022

No. 1 ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme

No. 2 Tenure-Track Professorship for the field of Exoplanetary Atmospheres

No. 3 Postdoctoral Fellow in Exoplanets and Planet Formation

No. 4 ESA Research Fellowships in Space Science

No. 5 Post doctoral fellow on the effects of stellar evolution on planetary systems, Lund University, Sweden

No. 6 Science Operations Scientist

No. 7 Database Architect/Data Scientist at ESO in Garching, Germany

No. 8 MSCA4Ukraine: New Scheme Launched to Support Displaced Ukrainian Researchers

No. 9 ESA Research Fellowships in Space Science

No. 10 Post doctoral fellow on the effects of stellar evolution on planetary systems, Lund University, Sweden

No. 11 Science Operations Scientist

No. 12 Database Architect/Data Scientist at ESO in Garching, Germany

No. 13 MSCA4Ukraine: New Scheme Launched to Support Displaced Ukrainian Researchers

No. 14 Assistant Professor, Data-Intensive Astronomy

No. 15 Postdoc position on cosmic dust and heliosphere science

No. 16 ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme

No. 17 MSCA4Ukraine: New Scheme Launched to Support Displaced Ukrainian Researchers

No. 18 Postdoctoral Position in PLATO at IAA-CSIC of Granada

No. 19 Two (2) Tenure-track Faculty Positions in Earth and Planetary Surface Processes

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Qualifications

Year 2021

No. 1. PostDoc Research Fellowship on the analysis of Mars Oxia Planum

No.2. Postdoctoral position in space physics in Uppsala, Sweden

No.3. Postdoctoral Fellow in Radiative Transfer Modeling in Planetary Atmospheres

No.4.Young Graduate Trainee Opportunity for Preparation Activities for Planetary Surface Exploration

No.5. Postdoctoral position at UCLA. Postdoctoral scholar in seismology to work on the NASA InSight mission

No.6. PostDoctoral Researcher in Planetary Science in Kiruna, Sweden

No. 7. ESA Science Lead for the Planetary Science Archive and Archive Scientist

No. 8. RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN COSMIC DUST SCIENCE AT ETH ZURICH, SWITZERLAND

No. 9. Internal Research Fellow (PostDoc) in Exploration Mission Analogues Research and Development

No. 10. ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme

No 11. The Royal Observatory of Belgium (ROB) is looking for a scientist in the frame of a project about exoplanets

No 12. Two postdoctoral positions in observational astrophysics

No. 13 Full-time position at the Royal Observatory of Belgium in the Reference Systems and Planetology department

No. 14 Postdoctoral Fellow in the Space Physics Research Group at the Wigner Research Centre for Physics

No 15. Post-doctoral researcher (M/F) in planetary science at CNRS

No. 16 The postdoctoral Incmoing Fellowship program La Caixa.

No. 17 EPSC 2021 Social Media and Media Internships – Call for Applications

No. 18 ESA Research Fellowships in Space Science

No. 19 Postdoctoral position in the planetary science group of Observatoire de Paris (LESIA)

No. 20 Postdoctoral position in Asteroseismology at the Institute of Astrophysics and Space Sciences (Porto, Portugal)

No. 21. Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Study of Solar System Small Bodies

No.22. The Institute of Space Sciences (http://www.ice.csic.es/en), in Barcelona, is offering two Junior Postdoctoral Fellowships.

No. 23. Postdoctoral position in Solar/Nuclear Astrophysics

No. 24. ESA Archival Research Visitor Programme

No. 25. Postdoc in computational stellar astrophysics at Villanova

No. 26. An independent postdoc program at the Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies (HITS).

Year 2020

No. 14 Postdoctoral Fellow in the Space Physics Research Group at
the Wigner Research Centre for Physics