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Ph.D. positions in Astronomy and Planetary Sciences at the University of Atacama
Job Summary
Category
Pre-doctoral / Graduate Positions
Institution
Universidad de Atacama
Department
Instituto de Astronomía y Ciencias Planetarias (INCT)
Number of Positions Available
4
Duration
4 Years
Could the duration be extended?
Yes
Work Arrangement
In-Person
In-Person Location(s)
Copiapó
Atacama
Chile
Job Description
The Institute of Astronomy and Planetary Sciences (Instituto de Astronomía y Ciencias Planetarias, INCT) at the Universidad de Atacama (UDA), in Copiapó (Chile), invites applicants for Ph.D. positions in Astronomy and Planetary Sciences to start in the second half of March 2026.
The positions are open to candidates of any nationality. The successful candidates must have a Bachelor or Master degree (or equivalent) in astronomy, astrophysics, physics, geology, or any related topic to planetary sciences by the closing date of applications. Positions will be available across a range of fields of research where the INCT is active, including the solar system, exoplanets, planetary geology, star formation, galactic structure, and extragalactic astronomy. Students must be able to communicate in basic English. They will have access to apply for the Chilean telescope time of ESO, ALMA, Gemini, LCO, CTIO, and among others. Students can also participate of international collaborations such as LSST and SDSS-V.
Students of the Ph.D. program are fully funded for four years (subject to passing a qualifying exam after 18 months).
INCT provides a stimulating, international environment where Spanish and English coexist as common languages. The University of Atacama campus is in Copiapó, the capital city of the Atacama region, about 1 hour by plane from Santiago. Copiapó is located in the Atacama desert, and the region offers a unique variety of natural and wildlife attractions.
For additional information visit the INCT website, or write to [email protected].
Compensation and Benefits
Currency
467
Included Benefits
Basic health benefits. Scholarships include a tuition fee waiver.
Application Details
Application Instructions
The application must be submitted through this form: https://forms.gle/Ke3JMrRXUHAbQHci9
All the applications will receive full consideration if submitted by September 28th, 2025. Later applications will be received until the positions are filled.
In the application is mandatory to submit the following documents in a single pdf file
- Cover letter indicating the reasons for applying to our PhD program.
- CV with current information (2 pages maximum) and a publication list.
- Proof of degree (the legalized copy or original must be presented if accepted).
- Undergraduate list of courses, including their final marks.
In addition to the above, two letters of recommendation must be sent directly to [email protected] before the deadline.
All the applications will receive full consideration if submitted by September 28th, 2025. Later applications will be received until the positions are filled.
In the application is mandatory to submit the following documents in a single pdf file
- Cover letter indicating the reasons for applying to our PhD program.
- CV with current information (2 pages maximum) and a publication list.
- Proof of degree (the legalized copy or original must be presented if accepted).
- Undergraduate list of courses, including their final marks.
In addition to the above, two letters of recommendation must be sent directly to [email protected] before the deadline.
Link to Online Application
Publication Start Date
2025 Sep 05
Application Deadline
2025 Sep 28