Postdoctoral Researcher in Exoplanet Atmosphere Characterisation and the Search for Life

Astrophysics, Planetary Science, Astrobiology and full-time position at ETH Zurich

November 15, 2026: Apply by Sunday, Nov 15

Closing time not stated; check the source.

Zurich, Switzerland

About

Study temperate terrestrial exoplanet atmospheres and potential signs of life for the LIFE mission. Research includes atmospheric retrieval, alternative biospheres and abiotic explanations, and translating modelling results into science and instrument requirements.

Topics

exoplanet atmospheres
LIFE mission
signs of life
atmospheric retrieval
alternative biospheres
abiotic explanations
instrument requirements

Requirements

PhD in astrophysics, planetary or atmospheric science, physics or a related area, with atmospheric retrieval and scientific programming experience.

Funding for postdocs in Astrophysics

All funding

NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships (AAPF) — 2026 competition
Closes today
National Science Foundation

Source: jobs.ethz.ch