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| PhD position on stellar standard candles and/or variable star populations | Closing date: 2026-05-15
Contact: Richard Anderson |
Applications are invited for a PhD position on stellar standard candles and/or variable star populations.
The successful applicants will use large astronomical surveys and targeted observations to improve the distance accuracy and astrophysical understanding of stellar standard candles. Contributions to the ESA Gaia mission or the 4-meter Multi-Object Spectroscopic Telescope (4MOST) are foreseen. Further contributions to the VELOcities of CEpheids (VELOCE) project and the Wide-field Spectroscopic Telescope are also welcome. | | ▸ more | Your profile
- Master's or equivalent degree in physics or astronomy for admission to the doctoral program (completion required by starting date)
- Strong mathematical/statistical and analytical skills
- Experience with coding and data analysis, preferably including time-series and/or large data sets
- Prior experience in astronomical research is desirable
- Willingness to contribute to ongoing observing programs
- Very good command of the English language
What we offer
- Personalized supervision and disciplinary training
- Opportunities for conducting astronomical observations
- Funding for participation at conferences and workshops
- An interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment with expertise spanning from the Solar system to the Early Universe.
- Access to powerful observational infrastructure, including ESO facilities, and the Hobby-Eberly-Telescope, among others.
- A strong commitment to diversity, equality, and mutual respect
The part-time position (60% TV-L E13) is based in Göttingen, a charming university city at the heart of Germany. It is funded by zukunft.niedersachsen, the joint science funding program of the Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture and the Volkswagen Foundation for a duration of 3 years.
Detailed information about the Georg-August University School of Science (GAUSS) program is available here: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/doctoral+candidates/565763.html
Please submit your application as a single pdf, including a motivation letter, a research statement (about 3 pages 11pt font), Master and Bachelor degree certificates, curriculum vitae, list of publications (links to curated scixplorer/ADS libraries welcome), and contact details of three references electronically at https://obp.uni-goettingen.de/de-de/OBF/Index/76377
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
For general information, please contact the Institute?s secretariat: sekr @ astro.physik.uni-goettingen.de
For specific questions about the position, please contact richard.anderson @ uni-goettingen.de
The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified
women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in fields in which they are underrepresented. The university has committed itself to being a
family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and family life. The University is particularly committed to the professional
participation of severely disabled employees and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled people. In the case of equal qualifications,
applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preference. A disability or equality is to be included in the application in order to protect
the interests of the applicant.
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