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PhD postion in atmospheric modeling
Job Summary
Category
Pre-doctoral / Graduate Positions
Institution
University of Vienna
Department
Department of Astrophysics
Number of Positions Available
1
Duration
4 Years
Could the duration be extended?
No
Work Arrangement
In-Person
In-Person Location(s)
Vienna
Austria
Job Description
We are accepting applications for a PhD position in the Solar System Evolution Group at the
University of Vienna. The student will investigate loss processes from planetary atmospheres
driven by the planet’s host star. The main aim is to develop statistical approaches for various
escape processes by running large grids of simulations. The position is part of a large SFB project led by the Freie Universität Berlin. For more details, see: https://astro.univie.ac.at/en/research/research-groups/kislyakova-solar-system-evolution/ and https://sfb1759-planetary-habitability.de/
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation Type
Salary
Currency
365
Included Benefits
The benefits are according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement of the University of Vienna. Healthcare is covered. Public transportation in Vienna is very affordable, and there are many options for good housing.
Compensation Notes
Fair salary: A basic gross salary of EUR 3.776,10 (on a 40h/week basis) per month, 14 times
a year. PhD positions are 30h/week.
Application Details
Application Instructions
Application:
- a motivation letter (max. two pages)
- a curriculum vitae with a list of publications and presentations
- name, affiliation and email address of two referees (referees will be contacted after
the application deadline)
- Bachelor’s and Master’s diploma and transcripts
Application deadline: 15.08.2026
Please send your application as a single PDF file named firstname_lastname_PhD.pdf to
Kristina Kislyakova, [email protected]. Questions and informal inquiries about
this position are welcome and should also be sent to Kristina Kislyakova.
- a motivation letter (max. two pages)
- a curriculum vitae with a list of publications and presentations
- name, affiliation and email address of two referees (referees will be contacted after
the application deadline)
- Bachelor’s and Master’s diploma and transcripts
Application deadline: 15.08.2026
Please send your application as a single PDF file named firstname_lastname_PhD.pdf to
Kristina Kislyakova, [email protected]. Questions and informal inquiries about
this position are welcome and should also be sent to Kristina Kislyakova.
Publication Start Date
2026 Jul 08
Application Deadline
2026 Aug 15