PHD Student Position (F/M/X)

As part of its Young Researcher Programme YRP @ Graz, the Space Research Institute (IWF) of the Austrian
Academy of Sciences (OeAW), University of Graz, and the Graz University of Technology jointly invite
applications for a

PHD STUDENT POSITION (F/M/X)
(part-time, 30h per week)

in interdisciplinary space science and planetary research, including exoplanet research, astrochemistry, space
plasma research, solar and hemispheric physics, as well as technology development. The YRP @ Graz is a
collaboration between the IWF, the Graz University of Technology, and the University of Graz. The successful
candidate will benefit from the network of supervisors across these institutions. The PhD projects offered
with further details can be found here:

https://www.oeaw.ac.at/en/iwf/research/young-researcher-program/phd-students.

We seek excellent candidates with a strong background in natural sciences. Successful candidates must hold
a Master’s degree in physics, astrophysics, geoscience, computational chemistry or equivalent at the latest by
the starting date of the position but preferably at the time of application. Previous experience on aspects of
astrophysics and related fields, and a track record of team work will be beneficial for the selection, as will
experience in computational coding and scientific publishing.

The appointment can begin July 01st, 2025 (an earlier or later start may be negotiable), and will aim for
minimum of three years. We offer an annual gross salary of € 37.773,33, according to the collective agreement
of the respective institution.

The first stage of the application process is anonymised, the second stage takes the form of an interview. To
apply for these positions, an anonymous questionnaire (use weblink above) has to be filled in. No further
documents are required at this stage of the application process. The form includes questions about scientific
skills, the candidate’s master thesis, information on master courses taken, asks for a statement of interest and a
statement about research integrity. Please, submit the form no later than March 11th, 2025.

The Austrian Academy of Science, the Graz University of Technology, and the University of Graz pursue a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity. Individuals from underrepresented groups are
particularly encouraged to apply.