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Two Postdoctoral Positions in Planet Formation Theory
Job Summary
Category
Post-doctoral Positions and Fellowships
Institution
Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research
Number of Positions Available
2
Duration
3 Years
Could the duration be extended?
Yes
Work Arrangement
In-Person
In-Person Location(s)
Göttingen
Germany
Job Description
The Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) in Göttingen is one of the world's leading research institutions in the field of solar physics and planetary research with around 300 employees. The interdisciplinary research focus is the investigation of the development, diversity and dynamics of planets, moons, small bodies, the sun and solar-like stars. The MPS develops and operates scientific instruments for current and future space missions (e.g. ESA, NASA), and carries out cosmochemical laboratory investigations of meteorites as well as numerical modeling on state-of-the-art supercomputers.
The Planet Formation group led by Dr. Joanna Drążkowska invites applications for two postdoctoral positions:
Postdoctoral Position (f/m/d) in Solar System Formation
Postdoctoral Position (f/m/d) in Exoplanets Formation
Applicants should have or be close to obtaining PhD in astronomy, astrophysics, or related field. The starting date is flexible, preferably in the first half of 2025. The appointment for the Solar System formation position will be initially for three years with the possibility of an extension for one additional year, the appointment for the exoplanets formation position will be initially limited until 31.08.2027 due to formal reasons with possible extension depending on the performance and funding availability. Funding for publications and travel as well as access to computing resources are provided.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation Type
Salary
Currency
365
Included Benefits
Remuneration will be on the German public sector scale (100% E 13 TVöD, the exact salary will depend on qualification and previous experience). Social security benefits are in accordance with German public service regulations. The contract covers 30 days of paid vacation plus 4 additional days off annually.
Application Details
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should include a cover letter, a brief statement of research interests and plans (max. 3 pages), curriculum vitae including the publication list, and at least two reference contacts. The reference persons will only be contacted for the shortlisted candidates. You can submit one application to be considered for both positions, please mention it in the cover letter.
The application must be submitted via the online application portal. Applications sent via email will not be considered. Applications submitted by the 15th of January 2025 will receive full consideration.
The Max Planck Society endeavours to achieve gender equality and diversity. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.
The application must be submitted via the online application portal. Applications sent via email will not be considered. Applications submitted by the 15th of January 2025 will receive full consideration.
The Max Planck Society endeavours to achieve gender equality and diversity. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.
Link to Online Application
Publication Start Date
2024 Dec 09
Application Deadline
2025 Jan 15