02 Postdoctoral Fellowships in Exoplanets: DTU Space 2682 views

The DTU Space, the National Space Institute at the Technical University of Denmark invites applications for two postdoctoral fellowships in the area of exoplanets.

About the research:

• The exoplanet research group at DTU Space focuses on understanding and characterizing exoplanets with emphasis on terrestrial planets, super-Earths, and sub-Neptunes.
• Two key areas of research: 1) discovery, validation, and precise mass measurements of transiting and non-transiting planets to understand their composition and structure and 2) observation, characterization and modelling of exoplanetary atmospheres.
• The overall aim of our research is to advance our insight into the diversity and composition of the abundant small planets and to pave the way for biosignature observations.
• The successful candidates will work with Prof. Lars A. Buchhave and Senior Scientist João Mendonça .

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a PhD degree or equivalent by the start of the appointment.
• Flexibility and self-motivation are desired skills at DTU, as well as a natural interest in collaboration and personal responsibility.

Duration: 3 years

Applications:

Submit online application as one PDF file containing the following materials:

• Cover letter (max. 1 page)
• Research proposal (max. 3 pages)
• CV (max. 2 pages)
• Diploma (MSc/PhD)
• Contact information for 3 references
• List of publications