Category: Exoplanets

Associate Professor in Exoplanets and Mullard Space Science Lab at UCL

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Current state: Approved
Department: Mullard Space Science Laboratory
City: London
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Country: United Kingdom
Contact Person: Mark Cropper
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: University College London
Application Due Date: Monday, December 02 2019
Web Link: https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/480963fb

At the Mullard Space Science Laboratory (MSSL) at UCL we are recruiting an Associate Professor in Exoplanets. More details can be found here: https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/480963fb                                                                               
                                                                                                                                    
The position is based at the Mullard Space Science Lab which is part of UCL (see also http://www.ucl.ac.uk/mssl). MSSL is located in the beautiful nature of the Surrey hills, while the center of London is never far away. MSSL offers an exciting environment for exoplanet science: the lab has a strong involvement in the ESA PLATO mission, there is a vibrant research domain focused on the solar system, and I have also just started an exoplanet research group there. At the UCL Physics & Astronomy department in the center of London, Giovanna Tinetti is PI of the ESA ARIEL mission.                                                 
                                                                                                                                    
All interested candidates are warmly encouraged to apply. Please feel free to forward this to any relevant colleagues.               
                                                                                                                                    
The closing date for applications is 2 December. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mark Cropper ([email protected]) or Vincent Van Eylen ([email protected]) .
 

Postdoctoral Scholar in Earth and Planetary Sciences at UCR

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Current state: Approved
Department: Earth and Planetary Sciences
City: Riverside
State/Province: California
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Maryjo Brounce
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: University of California Riverside
Application Due Date: Sunday, December 01 2019

I am seeking to hire a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of California, Riverside to pursue independent research in my group. I am seeking a researcher who would work on project(s) that is/are broadly related to my research interests. My research has been focused on the effect of bulk redox conditions and volatile contents on igneous rock-forming processes, and the processes that link the compositions of surface environments and the deep interiors of Earth and other rocky planets. The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at UCR has a diverse faculty with expertise ranging from exoplanets, seismicity and fault motions, deep Earth structure, paleoceanography paleoclimate, Earth history, and organic geochemistry. I am particularly interested in researchers who can describe a vision for collaborative and cross-disciplinary work, within our departmental expertise and/or beyond. Appointment will be for one year, with the option to renew for a second year pending satisfactory progress.                                                                                                                                                               
                                                                                                                                                                                  
Job Requirements: Skills: A Ph.D. in Earth Sciences or a closely related field, with laboratory, analytical, experimental, and/or theoretical experience in geochemistry, igneous, and/or metamorphic petrology. The successful candidate must possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication (both verbal and written) skills, including a strong record of peer-reviewed publications. Ability to work collaboratively in a department with diverse research interests is required.
                                                                                                                                                                                    
To Apply: Please send: (1) a cover letter, (2) a short (two page) research proposal, and (3) a curriculum vitae directly to Dr. Maryjo Brounce at [email protected]. Additionally, please have three references send letters of recommendation on your behalf directly to Dr. Maryjo Brounce (at [email protected]). Applications received prior to December 1, 2019 will be given priority consideration.                                                 
                                                                                                                                                                                    
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.                                                                            
                                                                                                                                                                                    
UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
 

Carnegie Venture Postdoctoral Researcher in Super-Earth Interiors

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Terrestrial Magnetism & Geophysical Lab
City: Washington
State/Province: District of Columbia
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Country: United States
Contact Person: Peter Driscoll
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Carnegie Institution for Science
Application Due Date: Sunday, December 01 2019
Web Link: https://jobs.carnegiescience.edu/jobs/dtm/

Job Summary
A postdoctoral position is available at the Carnegie Institution for Science in Washington, DC. The position is funded by a Carnegie Venture Grant to study the internal structure and dynamics of super- Earth exoplanets in collaboration with Staff Scientists Peter Driscoll and Sally June Tracy. This is an interdisciplinary project where the postdoc will combine dynamic compression experiments on carbon- bearing materials in collaboration with Dr. Tracy with theoretical modeling performed in collaboration with Dr. Driscoll to better understand the physical properties and evolution of exoplanets.

The position requires a highly motivated applicant with an interest in high pressure and temperature physics and chemistry, planetary internal dynamics and evolution, and applications to exoplanets. The candidate should have a background in either high-pressure experiments or the dynamics of deep interiors. The postdoc will be free to pursue their own research interests in addition to this project.

The position will be for 2 years and

Qualifications
Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a related field by the time of appointment and a promising record of research and publication. Research experience in either high pressure experiments or the dynamics of deep interiors is preferred.

To Apply
A curriculum vitae, a statement of research interest, and contact information for three references should be submitted through the Apply Now link below by December 1, 2019. Apply online at: jobs.carnegiescience.edu/jobs/dtm/. Address any questions about the position to Peter Driscoll ([email protected]) or Sally June Tracy ([email protected]).

Additional Information
Scientific computing resources available to the campus include the Carnegie Memex cluster (2500+ cores) in addition to local computing resources. There are extensive facilities and equipment to support high-pressure experimental research including multi-anvil apparatus, piston-cylinder devices, and diamond-anvil cells for ultra-high-pressure and temperature experiments. Chemical and sample characterization facilities on campus include a field-emission electron microprobe, a thermal field- emission Scanning Electron Microscope and a focused ion beam/scanning electron microscope system. Analytical equipment includes micro-Raman spectroscopic systems, and a Rigaku X-ray microdiffractometer with imaging plate for sample identification.

The Carnegie Institution is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.

Professor

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Department: Physics and Astronomy
City: Provo
State/Province: UT
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Justin Peatross
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Brigham Young University
Application Due Date: Tuesday, October 15 2019
Web Link: https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/3ba77a1d

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah, invites applications for potentially three faculty positions to begin August 2020. The new faculty members will be expected to provide excellent teaching and research mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Successful applicants will be also expected to develop externally-funded research programs of significance. We anticipate hiring at least one candidate in the area of observational astronomy, but those in other areas of astronomy and astrophysics are also encouraged to apply.

The BYU Department of Physics and Astronomy operates a number of telescope facilities. The West Mountain Observatory operates three telescopes ranging from 0.32-m to 0.92-m atop a 6,850 ft mountain with reasonably dark skies. The campus observatory is made up of six robotic telescopes ranging from 0.13-m to 0.6-m. Our ROVOR facility contains an 0.5-m robotic/remote telescope. In addition, we have a significant number of nodes on the campus supercomputer which can be used for computational efforts. Finally, we operate a 119 seat planetarium that is used for education and outreach.

Interested candidates should complete an online faculty application at yjobs.byu.edu (posting 84092 under Faculty Positions) with current CV, a cover letter outlining teaching and research experience and aspirations, and also the name and contacts of three people willing to provide letters of recommendations. Applications must be received by October 15. For additional information, contact the chair of the faculty search committee at [email protected]. BYU, an equal opportunity employer, requires all faculty members to observe the university’s honor code and dress and grooming standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Contact Darin Ragozzine for questions about how planetary scientists could work well in the Department of Physics & Astronomy.  

Exoplanet Exploration Program Postdoctoral Research Associate

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Current state: Approved
Department: NASA Exoplanet Exploration Program (ExEP)
City: Pasadena
State/Province: CA
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Karl Stapelfeldt
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Application Due Date: Friday, December 14 2018
Web Link: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/opportunities/postdocs/

Job ad for Exoplanet Exploration Program Postdoctoral Research Associate (application deadline 12/14/2018)
https://jobregister.aas.org/ad/3525790c
https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/opportunities/postdocs/
job ad # 2018-9920

The NASA Exoplanet Exploration Program (ExEP) Office at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory invites applications for a postdoctoral research scholar interested in exoplanet-related research and programmatics.

The successful candidate will work with the Program Chief Scientists to support the definition and implementation of current & future exoplanet space observatories and their required precursor work, and will be expected to interface with the science community and the general public. Preferred research areas are defined by the ExEP Science Gap List (link below) and include: analyses of exoplanet demographics, host star properties, exozodiacal dust, simulations of mission science return and signal extraction, methods to mitigate stellar jitter in RV datasets, instrumentation for high contrast imaging or precision RV work, or modeling of exoplanetary atmospheres and biosignatures. The appointee will be expected to divide their time between program-related and independent exoplanet research.

The ExEP Office works with NASA HQ to implement the Agency’s science vision for exoplanets with a portfolio of science analyses, technology development, mission concept development, and supporting ground-based observations. ExEP is a unique environment at the intersection of NASA science, policy, technology development, engineering, and public engagement, all focused on the goals of discovering exoplanets, characterizing their properties, and identifying candidates that could harbor life. For further information on current ExEP activities and staff expertise, visit https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/exep/. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to do collaborative research with scientists at JPL and the NASA Exoplanet Science Institute (NExScI; http://nexsci.caltech.edu/) on the Caltech campus. The exoplanet research environment in Pasadena also includes an interdisciplinary Exoplanet Science Initiative group at JPL (https://exoplanetary.jpl.nasa.gov/), and also academic researc
 hers in the Caltech Astronomy and Planetary Science Departments. JPL scientists have access to observing time on the Palomar 5-m telescope including an upcoming AO-fed precision radial velocity spectrograph.

ExEP Program Scientists Drs. Karl Stapelfeldt and Eric Mamajek, will serve as JPL postdoctoral advisors to the selected candidate with Dr. Karl Stapelfeldt as primary advisor. The appointee will carry out research in collaboration with the JPL advisors, resulting in publications in the open literature. The selected candidate will be hosted within the NASA ExEP Office, but have an organizational home in the Astrophysics & Space Sciences Section of the JPL Science Division.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a Ph.D. in astronomy or planetary science. Candidates with an interest in science management are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates should familiarize themselves with ExEP Program Science Gap list (https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/system/presentations/files/84_ExEP_SciGapLis...<https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/system/presentations/files/84_ExEP_SciGapList2018.pdf>) and propose a research plan congruent with these science priorities and the candidate’s independent exoplanet research. Candidates who have received their PhD within the past five years since the date of their application are eligible. Postdoctoral Scholar positions are awarded for a minimum of one-year period and may be renewed up to a maximum duration of three years.

Applicants should submit their CV and other relevant materials to this site and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to [email protected][email protected]>.
Related URLs:
Exoplanet Exploration Program Website<https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/exep/>
Collaborate with the NASA Exoplanet Science Institute<http://nexsci.caltech.edu/>
Candidates should familiarize themselves with ExEP Program Science Gap list<https://exoplanets.nasa.gov/system/presentations/files/84_ExEP_SciGapList2018.pdf>
Application Deadline:
Friday, December 14, 2018
Selection Deadline:
Monday, December 31, 2018
Current Status of Position:
No Status Given (Opted Out)
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Karl Stapelfeldt
Title:
Exoplanet Exploration Program Chief Scientist
Institution/Company:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Department Name:
Exoplanet Exploration Program
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Pasadena
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818-354-9608
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Postdoctoral Research Associate- Requisition ID 2018-9920<https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/opportunities/postdocs/>
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Assistant or Associate Professor in Planetary Science

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
City: West Lafayette
State/Province: IN
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Country: USA
Contact Person: David Minton
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Purdue University
Application Due Date: Monday, December 31 2018
Web Link: http://www.eaps.purdue.edu/docs/employment/Planetary-Atmospheres-Ad.pdf

Tenure track position(s) in Planetary Science, Purdue University                                                                                 

The Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences (EAPS), within the College of Science at Purdue University, invites applications for one or more tenure-track faculty positions in planetary atmospheres and/or planetary physics. These appointments will be at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. Growth in planetary science is part of large-scale interdisciplinary hiring effort across key strategic areas in the College of Science.  This position comes at a time when the College is under new leadership and with multiple commitments of significant investment.

Candidates should be able to develop a vigorous, externally funded, internationally recognized theoretical, experimental, and/or observational research program that addresses research questions of fundamental importance. Possible areas of study in planetary atmospheres could include observing and/or modeling of the atmospheres of jovian, terrestrial, exosolar planets or small bodies, and/or the origin of life and habitability. Possible areas of study in planetary physics could include computer modeling of impact processes, planetary origins, or planetary interiors.

Candidates are expected to develop a program that is complementary to existing research within the department and teaching needs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The potential to develop interdisciplinary, collaborative research that cuts across specialty areas within the department, the College of Science, and Purdue’s research community is desirable. Candidates must have completed their Ph.D. in Planetary Sciences or related field at the time of employment. Within EAPS and Purdue, candidates will find supportive colleagues, a diverse and vibrant academic community, with ample opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Purdue University’s Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction, and engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in their cover letter, indicating their past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.

Interested applicants should visit https://hiring.science.purdue.edu, submit a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, and complete contact information for at least 3 references. Review of applications will begin January 2, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions related to this position should be sent to David Minton ([email protected]). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. A background check will be required for employment in this position. Purdue University is an ADVANCE institution.

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Postdoctoral research associate in exoplanet atmospheres

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Current state: Approved and Notify DPS Secretary
Department: Lunar and Planetary Laboratory
City: Tucson
State/Province: Arizona
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Tommi Koskinen
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: University of Arizona
Application Due Date: Sunday, May 13 2018

The Department of Planetary Sciences/Lunar & Planetary Laboratory of the University of Arizona has an opening for Postdoctoral Research Associate in the field of exoplanet atmospheres.  The department is at the forefront of planetary science, including research into the atmospheres of exoplanets as well as the planets and satellites in the solar system.  The successful candidate will join the Planetary Atmospheres and Exoplanets groups (https://www.lpl.arizona.edu/research) and work with Dr. Tommi Koskinen on simulations of exoplanet upper atmospheres.  In addition to model development and maintenance, the candidate will participate in the interpretation of exoplanet upper atmosphere observations and preparation for the NASA Colorado Ultraviolet Transit Experiment (CUTE). 

We seek a candidate with a background in numerical modeling of planetary atmospheres.  Previous experience in modeling upper atmospheres and escape is an advantage.  Applicants should have a doctoral degree in planetary science, exoplanets or a related field.

Interested candidates should apply for Job Posting P20545 at www.uacareers.com.  Applicants will be expected to submit a cover letter (1 page), Curriculum Vitae, a statement of research interest highlighting past achievements and future plans (up to 3 pages) and contact details for two referees.

Post-doctoral position in Planetary Atmospheres at the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research, Germany

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Department: Planetary Department
City: Göttingen
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Country: Germany
Contact Person: Dr. Miriam Rengel
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research
Application Due Date: Thursday, March 15 2018
Web Link: https://www.mps.mpg.de/5262428/job_full_offer_11941807?c=2169

The Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) in Göttingen/Germany invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in Planetary Atmospheres within the recently stablished Priority Program 1992 “Exploring the Diversity of Extrasolar Planets” funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) (http://www-astro.physik.tu-berlin.de/exoplanet-diversity/about).

The successful candidate will carry out original research in the framework of a project to study physical-chemical processes in exoplanetary atmospheres (in terms of temperature and composition profiles) by assessing the mechanisms into the predictions and considering observations as key to validation assessment. The postdoc will closely work with Dr. Miriam Rengel (PI of the research project), will be joining the Atmospheric Planetary Group (APG) — which resides in the Planetary Department of the MPS — and will also work closely with other colleagues at MPS and at the Institute for Astrophysics at the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen. The APG has a solid experience in modelling, observation, calibration, and analysis of spectroscopic planetary data, as well as a significant contribution to several space missions (e.g. Herschel and JUICE). The MPS is located in Göttingen (Germany), a lively and scenic university town, in a striking new building.

Requirements

  • Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in physics with a background in astrophysics/astronomy, atmospheric physics and/or molecular spectroscopy, or a related topic.
  • Experience in scientific programming in high-level language, e. g. Python, FORTRAN or C++.
  • Strong interest in numerical modelling and algorithms, radiative transfer, remote sensing data of planets, observational spectroscopy, and/or meteorology/climate.
  • Experience in radiative transfer modeling, astronomy in infrared, and/or exoplanet research is an asset.

Our offer

The appointment is for three years, is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), and is paid according to the German public service scale (TVöD 13).

Your application

Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a summary of previous research (2 pages max.), research interests (1 page max.), and the names of at least two persons who can be contacted for letters of references. Applications can be sent in electronic form or regular post (please send only copies, documents will not be returned) to the address below by March 15, 2018, for full consideration. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. The preferred starting date is May 1, 2018, but earlier or later start dates can be negotiated.

The MPS seeks to increase the fraction of female scientists in research, and particularly encourages applications from women. Disabled candidates are given preference if equally qualified.

Applications should be sent to:

Dr. Miriam Rengel
Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research
Justus-von-Liebig-Weg 3
D-37077 Göttingen

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Professorship in Exoplanet Atmospheric Theory

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Department: Physics
City: Orlando
State/Province: Florida
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Country: USA
Contact Person: Joseph Harrington
Contact Email: [email protected]
Institution: University of Central Florida
Application Due Date: Sunday, December 31 2017
Web Link: https://www.jobswithucf.com/postings/51176

The University of Central Florida in Orlando has an opening for an
Assistant Professor in Exoplanet Atmospheric Theory.  We will begin
considering applications starting 15 November, but will accept
applications until the position is filled (put in a good application
rather than a quick one).  Only the names and contact information of
references are solicited in the initial application.

Details on the position, the fast-growing Planetary Sciences Group, and
the nation’s largest university are at the application web site:

https://www.jobswithucf.com/postings/51176

Applications must be submitted online.  The system allows only one
upload.  Updates to completed applications may be emailed.  Please send
questions to:

[email protected]

Job Advert for PhD Student

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City: Bern
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Country: Switzerland
Contact Person: Dan J. Bower
Institution: University of Bern
Application Due Date: Monday, January 01 2018
Web Link: https://danjbower.wordpress.com/phd-projects/

I have an opening for a PhD student to investigate the geodynamics of Earth-like planets. Complete details including a project description are available here:  https://danjbower.wordpress.com/phd-projects/   Location is Bern, Switzerland, and the project is fully funded (3.5 years duration).