Postdoc position Space Research and Planetary Sciences / Astronomical Institute

Postdoc Position – Space Research and Planetary Sciences / Astronomical Institute, University of Bern

Full time, 100% fixed‑term, 2 years with possible 1 year extension. Start date: September to December 2026.

Your Profile

• PhD degree in (astro-)physics, astronomy, planetary science, geology, or a related field
• Strong interest in planetary sciences, astronomy, and small‑body research
• Scientific programming skills (e.g., Python, Julia, C/C++, or similar)
• Ability to work collaboratively in an international team
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Advantages

• Background in small body geophysics and experience with geophysical modeling
• Knowledge of some of the following fields: spectro‑photometry, gravity field determination, impact modelling
• Willingness to expand into new fields and methods
• Knowledge of standard data and archive formats (PDS, PSA) f...