Postdoc (f/m/x) Analysis and interpretation of space photometry and radial velocity exoplanet observations
Postdoc (f/m/x) Analysis and interpretation of space photometry and radial velocity exoplanet observations
Postdoc (f/m/x) Analysis and interpretation of space photometry and radial velocity exoplanet observations
Postdoc (f/m/x) Analysis and interpretation of space photometry and radial velocity exoplanet observations
Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften - ÖAW
Forschung
Graz
- Art der Beschäftigung: Vollzeit
- 70.167 € – 70.169 € (Unternehmensangabe)
- Vor Ort
Postdoc (f/m/x) Analysis and interpretation of space photometry and radial velocity exoplanet observations
Über diesen Job
Postdoc (f/m/x)Analysis and interpretation of space photometry and radial velocity exoplanet observations
The successful candidate will be part of Dr. Luca Fossati’s research group “Exoplanet characterisation and evolution”. The group’s research work concentrates on the observation, characterisation, and modelling of exoplanets, focusing in particular on the study of atmospheric structure and evolution using both observations and theory. Furthermore, the group holds significant expertise in the analysis of transit light curves and of radial velocity time series, as well as in the determination of stellar parameters from evolutionary models. The group is heavily involved in a number of current and future space missions (e.g. CHEOPS, CUTE, PLATO, ARIEL, WALTzER, ESCAPE, HWO) and in large collaborations exploiting ground-based high-resolution spectrographs to carry out both exoplanetary and stellar science. The position is funded by the Austrian Academy of Sciences.
Your Tasks
- Analysis and interpretation of CHEOPS transit light curves and ground-based radial velocity observations.
- Publication of original research work on refereed journals. Publication of original research work on refereed journals.
Your Profile
- PhD in the relevant fields of astrophysics.
- Experience with the analysis of space-based photometry and/or ground based radial velocity observations. Direct experience with CHEOPS data will be considered added value.
- Experience with the analysis of transit timing variations will be an advantage.
- Experience in scientific programming and publishing.
Our Offer
The appointment begins as early as September 1st, 2026 and will be for 1 year and 2 months (i.e. until the end of October 2027) and possibly until December 2027. A later starting date is negotiable. We offer an annual gross salary of € 70.167,44 before taxes, susceptible to increase depending on inflation, according to the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences. Included are various social benefits.
Applications must include a cover letter in addition to (1) curriculum vitae, (2) list of publications, (3) statement of the applicant's research experience (max 2 pages), (4) certificates for academic record, and (5) the name and email address of two persons willing to send a letter of recommendation.
Please send the application May 15th, 2026 latest. Inquiries about the position should be directed to Dr. Luca Fossati luca.fossati@oeaw.ac.at.
Contact
Luca Fossati | luca.fossati@oeaw.ac.at
IWF | 8042 Graz, Austria
Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften | Austrian Academy of Sciences | https://www.oeaw.ac.at/