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PhD position on thermonuclear burning from accreting compact objectsClosing date: 2023-10-22
Contact: Manuel Linares
We welcome applications for one PhD position at the Department of Physics of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), in collaboration with the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC). We especially encourage women to apply for this position.

The position is based in Trondheim, Norway (renowned as its technological capital). NTNU is the largest University in the country and provides excellent working conditions. The successful PhD candidate will visit and work at the GAA in Barcelona, Spain, for about 1.5 years (half of the total duration of the project).
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Warwick PhD Prize Scholarships in AstrophysicsClosing date: 2023-12-31
Contact: Warwick Astronomy Admissions Team
The University of Warwick's Astronomy & Astrophysics group is seeking talented PhD applicants for our Warwick PhD Prize Scholarships in Astrophysics. Applications are due by January 9th, 2024.

The scholarships are open to national and international applicants and all are welcome to apply. All successful applicants will have a full stipend plus allocations for travel and computing.

All projects are here https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/physics/research/astro/postgraduate_phd/ and our Frequently Asked Questions are here https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/physics/research/astro/postgraduate_phd/faq/
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Software Flatiron Research FellowClosing date: 2023-11-01
Contact: Kristen Camputaro
Applications are invited for postdoctoral positions as Flatiron Software Research Fellows (FSRFs) at the Center for Computational Astrophysics (CCA). The CCA offers FSRFs the opportunity for independent scientific software development and scientific research in areas that have strong synergy with the CCA or other centers at the Flatiron Institute. The FSRF is distinct from the standard Flatiron Research Fellow position in that innovative software development is expected to be a core focus and driver of any FSRF?s research program. The CCA will provide mentorship and career development support
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Flatiron Research FellowClosing date: 2023-11-01
Contact: Kristen Camputaro
Applications are invited for postdoctoral research positions as Flatiron Research Fellows (FRF) at the Center for Computational Astrophysics (CCA). The CCA offers FRFs the opportunity for independent research in areas that have strong synergy with the CCA or other centers at the Flatiron Institute
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Postdoctoral position with the Milky Way-Gaia group at the ICCUBClosing date: 2023-10-15
Contact: Esther Pallares
The Milky Way-Gaia group offers a postdoctoral position at the Institute of Cosmos Sciences (ICCUB) of the University of Barcelona in the project Complex Phase Mixing in Gaia-DR3 funded by the Spanish Agencia Estatal de Investigación and by European Union NextGenerationEU/PRTR granted to Dr. Teresa Antoja. The postdoc will be part of the Gaia-UB group with about 25 scientists and engineers of the Gaia mission. The research of this project focuses on the dynamics of the Milky Way disc through modeling of the measurements by Gaia and WEAVE.
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PhD positions at the International Max Planck Research School for Astronomy & Astrophysics, Bonn CologneClosing date: 2023-11-01
Contact: Gunther Witzel
The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Astronomy & Astrophysics is a joint structured doctoral program by the Max Planck Institute for Radioastronomy (MPIfR, Bonn) and the Universities of Bonn and Cologne. Several Ph.D. positions are available at one of the most vibrant Astronomy centers in Europe for talented students who are about to finish their Master's (or equivalent) degree in Physics or Astrophysics. The instruction language is English.
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PhD student to work on determining the influence of space weather on satellite orbitsClosing date: 2023-10-20
Contact: Lucia Kleint
The University of Bern hosts many domains of astronomy, from solar physics, to exoplanets, and satellite observations. The successful candidate will work jointly in the space weather and satellite geodesy groups, which focus on understanding solar flares with machine learning and on precise orbit determination of satellites using data from Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). This project has the goal of investigating space weather effects on the density of the Earth's atmosphere and thus also on Low Earth Orbiting satellite orbits.
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Postdoctoral Junior Leader Fellowships, Incoming ProgrammeClosing date: 2023-10-05
Contact: Secretaria ICC
The Postdoctoral Junior Leader fellowships programme is aimed at hiring excellent researchers, of any nationality, who wish to continue their research career in Spain or Portugal in the STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). The objectives of this programme are to foster high-quality, innovative research in Spain and Portugal and to support the best scientific talent by providing them with an attractive, competitive environment in which to conduct excellent research.
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ESO Studentship Programme 2023/2024Closing date: 2023-10-30
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.
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ESA Archival Research Visitor ProgrammeClosing date: 2023-10-31
Contact: Guido De Marchi
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).
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ESA Research Fellowships in Space ScienceClosing date: 2023-09-18
Contact: Yannis Zouganelis
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.

Postdoctoral 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.
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Radio Spectrum ScientistClosing date: 2023-10-16
Contact: Heather
An amazing opportunity for an experienced radio astronomer to join an international, multicultural organisation in the protection of the Dark and Quiet Skies.

For more information on the role and to apply, click here: https://recruitment.skao.int/vacancy/radio-spectrum-scientist-532477.html
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Postdoctoral Position at the Astronomical Institute of the Czech Academy of SciencesClosing date: 2023-09-10
Contact: Lenka Cihakova
The Astronomical Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences (ASU) advertises a call for post-doc positions with the expected start at the beginning of 2024.
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Operations ScientistClosing date: 2023-09-12
Contact: Heather
An ideal role for a radio astronomer with Observatory experience who is keen to contribute to the operational planning and commissioning of the SKAO and become involved in the science operations of the SKA precursor, MeerKAT.

Apply here: https://recruitment.skao.int/vacancy/operations-scientist-532326.html
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PhD Positions in Solar System Science at IMPRS Göttingen (Germany): Astrophysics, Solar physics, Planetary scienceClosing date: 2023-10-01
Contact: Sonja Schuh
PhD Positions in Solar System Science (Göttingen, Germany)

Call for applications: IMPRS PhD Positions in Solar System Science in Göttingen, Germany / Deadline 1 October 2023

https://www.mps.mpg.de/phd/applynow
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Four-year doctoral program in Computational Astrophysics and Cosmology (COMPAC)Closing date: 2023-08-24
Contact: Andrei Albert Mesinger
The Scuola Normale Superiore (SNS) in Pisa, Italy invites applications for a four-year doctoral program in Computational Astrophysics and Cosmology (COMPAC, https://www.sns.it/en/computational-astrophysics-and-cosmology-compac-phd-programme), starting November 1st, 2023. COMPAC is a newly-established PhD program at SNS, with the goal of training the next generation of world-leading researchers in today's data-rich cosmological landscape.
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W1 professorship with tenure track to W2 or W2 professorship in astrophysics - Bielefeld UniversityClosing date: 2023-09-30
Contact: Dominik Schwarz
We are looking for an internationally renowned scientist with a research focus on data-intensive radio astronomy and the study of time-dependent phenomena. The candidate should conduct research in one or more of the following areas: physics of pulsars, pulsar timing arrays, tests of fundamental physics, search for dark matter, study of fast radio bursts, physics of the ionosphere, space weather, and the interplanetary/stellar ionised medium, in particular study of scintillation and other radio wave propagation phenomena.
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Radio Astronomy SimulationsClosing date: 2023-10-31
Contact: Heather
An amazing opportunity for an enthusiastic postdoctoral research assistant with experience of radio astronomical data modelling and simulation, and radio astronomical calibration and imaging algorithms and tools, to join an international, multicultural organisation.

Follow this link to apply: https://recruitment.skao.int/vacancy/postdoctoral-researcher-in-radio-astronomy-simulations-530773.html
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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Data Science (Physics/Astronomy/Maths) at the University of Hertfordshire, UK - 6 positionsClosing date: 2023-08-15
Contact: Martin Hardcastle
The Department of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics at the University of Hertfordshire is seeking to appoint six Lecturers/Senior Lecturers in Data Science. In particular, we are seeking new staff who can support our growing BSc and MSc Data Science teaching programmes as well as to conduct independent research, and therefore these positions would be suitable for astrophysicists with an interest in, and ability to teach, topics such as machine learning, applied statistics, visualisation, etc.
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PhD Position on Exoplanets Orbital Architectures and Evolution at the University of GenevaClosing date: 2023-09-01
Contact: Vincent Bourrier
Applications are invited for a research assistant (PhD student) position at the University of Geneva (Department of Astronomy), working with Profs. Vincent Bourrier and Christophe Lovis on the study of orbital architectures of close-in exoplanets via high-resolution transit spectroscopy.
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Postdoc position in Astronomical Instrumentation at the University of BernClosing date: 2023-08-15
Contact: Lucia Kleint
The University of Bern hosts many domains of astronomy, from solar physics, to exoplanets, and satellite observations. The successful candidate will work in the space weather group, which focuses on understanding solar and stellar flares. This position is part of a SERI-funded ERC project with the goal of building a unique instrument to measure the full visible spectrum of flares. The instrument will be used at the University's observatory in Zimmerwald and as a guest instrument at other facilities.
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PhD position in Astronomical Instrumentation at the University of BernClosing date: 2023-08-15
Contact: Lucia Kleint
The University of Bern hosts many domains of astronomy, from solar physics, to exoplanets, and satellite observations. The successful candidate will work in the space weather group, which focuses on understanding solar and stellar flares. This project has the goal of building a unique instrument to measure the full visible spectrum of flares. It will be used at the University's observatory in Zimmerwald and as a guest instrument at other facilities.
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PostDoc Position in Exoplanet atmospheres - links to observationsClosing date: 2023-07-20
Contact: Cosima Muck
The Space Research Institute (IWF) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), is offering a PostDoc Position in Exoplanet atmospheres ? links to observations. The successful candidate will join the IWF research group "Exoplanets: Weather & Climate" led by Prof. Christiane Helling as part of the OeAW´s efforts to expand the theme of exoplanet research at the IWF in Graz, Austria. The candidate is expected to contribute by linking complex modelling results to observations and by doing scientific data interpretation and preparation for PLATO, Ariel, and other future missions.
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3 POSTDOC contracts within the framework of the Laboratory for Innovation in Opto-Mechanics (LIOM ERA Chair)Closing date: 2023-07-28
Contact: Victor Quintero
3 POSTDOCTORAL researchers' contracts within the framework of the HORIZON EUROPE project: Laboratory for Innovation in Opto-Mechanics (LIOM ERA Chair, G.A.: 101087032)
1. Machine Learning Postdoc
2. Opto-mechanics Postdoc
3. Photonics Postdoc
Please check here:
https://www.iac.es/es/ofertas-de-trabajo/postdoc-fc2-machine-liom-ps-2023-052
https://www.iac.es/es/ofertas-de-trabajo/postdoc-fc2-optomecanica-liom-ps-2023-051
https://www.iac.es/es/ofertas-de-trabajo/postdoc-fc2-optico-liom-ps-2023-050
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Three Pre-doctoral contracts within the framework of the Laboratory for Innovation in Opto-Mechanics (LIOM ERA Chair)Closing date: 2023-07-31
Contact: Victor Quintero
The IAC (Tenerife) announces THREE pre-doctoral contracts in Astrophysics within the framework of the HORIZON EUROPE project: LABORATORY FOR INNOVATION IN OPTO-MECHANICS (LIOM ERA CHAIR) G.A.: 101087032
Check: https://www.iac.es/es/ofertas-de-trabajo/tres-contratos-pre-doctorales-en-el-marco-del-laboratory-innovation-opto-mechanics-liom-era-chair-ps-2023
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Senior Scientist Position (temporary), Dept. of Astrophysics, U. ViennaClosing date: 2023-07-18
Contact: Manuel Guedel
We seek an outstanding scientist working in any of the areas of star and planet formation, protoplanetary disks, exoplanetary atmospheres, or planetary habitability. Further activities include teaching and project supervision. The position is a short-term position, vacant for the period of absence of a member of staff.
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Senior Scientist Position (temporary), Dept. of Astrophysics, U. ViennaClosing date: 2023-07-18
Contact: Manuel Guedel
We seek an outstanding scientist working in any of the areas of star and planet formation, protoplanetary disks, exoplanetary atmospheres, or planetary habitability. Further activities include teaching and project supervision. The position is a short-term position, vacant for the period of absence of a member of staff.
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Postdoctoral position in machine learning applied to galaxy morphologyClosing date: 2023-07-31
Contact: Miguel Mas
We are looking for a researcher to join the Centre for Astrobiology campus at ESAC, nead Madrid, as a posdoctoral researcher to Investigate Galaxy Morphology at intermediate redshifts with HST and Euclid data using deep neural networks and advanced data science methods. Contract duration: 2 years. starting in the fall/winter of 2023 or early 2024. Gross salary: ~40.000 ?/year. Salary after taxes: ~30.000 ?/year including taxes, health insurance (social security) and other items. Please contact Prof. Miguel Mas (mm@cab.inta-csic.es), Jan Reerink (Jan.Reerink@esa.int).
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Senior Project Schedule AnalystClosing date: 2023-08-04
Contact: Heather
An exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Schedule Analyst with extensive experience in EPC management to join an international, multicultural organisation and support the construction of the world largest radio telescope.

To ensure your application is taken into consideration, apply here: https://recruitment.skao.int/vacancy/senior-project-schedule-analyst-529817.html
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Professor / DirectorClosing date: 2023-08-15
Contact: Prof. David McClelland
The ANU Centre for Gravitational Astrophysics is seeking an inspirational scientific leader in any field across Gravitational Wave Astrophysics with equity agendas, who can grow ANU?s leadership in gravitational wave astronomy.
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PhD Student Positions in interdisciplinary space science and planetary research (YRP@Graz, Austria)Closing date: 2023-07-07
Contact: Ruth-Sophie Taubner
The Young Researcher Program in interdisciplinary space science and planetary research (YRP@Graz) invites applications for PhD student positions. YRP@Graz is a collaboration of the Space Research Institute (IWF) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), the Graz University of Technology, and the University of Graz (Austria). The applicants will be able to chose between four given projects ranging from exoplanets over solar and stellar mass ejections to space debris laser ranging. Call is open until July 7th and the first application round will be done via an anonymous questionnaire.
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Two lecturer/assistant lecturer tenure track positionsClosing date: 2023-08-15
Contact: Christoph Mordasini
The Division of Space Research and Planetary Sciences within the Physics Institute of the University of Bern has two openings, as per 1.1.2024, for a Lecturer / Assistant Lecturer Tenure Track in planetary atmosphere modelling (100%) and a Lecturer / Assistant Lecturer Tenure Track in planetary sciences (100%).
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Postdoctoral position at the Department of Astrophysicsof the University of ViennaClosing date: 2023-07-15
Contact: Werner Zeilinger
The research group "Astronomical Instrumentation" at the Department of Astrophysics at the University of Vienna invites applications for a 3 year postdoctoral position to work in the area of software development for astronomical data analysis and simulation of observational data in the context of the ESO ELT instrumentation projects at the Department.
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