ESO Fellowship Programme Chile 2026/2027
Santiago, Chile
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Job Description
The four-year Chile fellowship combines independent astrophysics research with observatory duties at Paranal or ALMA during the first three years. The fourth year is dedicated to research and can be hosted at an eligible institution. Observational, theoretical and computational astrophysicists can apply. Applicants must obtain their PhD in astronomy, physics or a related discipline before 1 November 2027. Applications close on 15 October 2026; Europe and Chile require separate applications.
Use the current ESO application guidelines and official templates, which supersede any outdated document instructions on the recruitment portal.
Requirements
- PhD in astronomy
- physics or a related discipline before 1 November 2027. No nationality is excluded in principle
- recruitment preferences apply to ESO member states
- host states and strategic partners. Follow the current ESO fellowship application guidelines and reference-letter rules.
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