Year 2022
No. 1 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 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.
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 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.
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 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 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. 10 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. 11 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. 12 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. 13 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. 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:
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
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 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 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. 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
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 (http://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. PhD students are also welcome to apply through their supervisors.
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 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.
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.
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 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 30th and 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
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 the 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 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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
