Employment

The International Space Science Institute (ISSI) is seeking to hire three active mid-career or senior, internationally recognised, scientists with demonstrable and broad scientific contributions in the disciplines 1) Exoplanet Sciences, 2) Planetary Science and 3) Climate Science.  More information and application.

Posted 23 April 2024


Postdoctoral vacancy available at the National Observatory of Athens (NOA), Greece to work on the “Scientific Analysis” of very high energy particles. Positions’ code: SPEAR1.  For further details and how to apply: https://spearhead-he.eu/open-vacancy-at-the-institute-for-astronomy-astrophysics-space-applications-and-remote-sensing-iaasars-of-the-national-observatory-of-athens-noa/Closing date: 11 April 2024

Posted 30 March 2024


ISEE, Nagoya University is presently seeking an associate professor(tenured position) to work in both the Center for Integrated Data Science and the Division of Integrated Studies. This position requires well-established expertise and ability for promoting integrated study of heliospheric system science, in particular, the terrestrial and planetary magnetosphere-ionosphere as well as interplanetary space phenomena, based on high-level data analysis and advanced computer simulations.  The deadline for the application is March 31, 2024.  The detail information is found at: https://www.isee.nagoya-u.ac.jp/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/01/koubo2023-11eng.pdf

Posted 25 January 2024


The High Altitude Observatory (HAO) at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) invites applications for a Project Scientist I position.  This position will be posted until February 1, 2024. A detailed position description and the application information can be found at:  https://ucar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UCAR_Careers/details/GeoFrontiers-Project-Scientist-I_REQ-2023-421-1

Posted 29 December 2023


The International Space Science Institute (ISSI) in Bern, Switzerland, invites applications for a Discipline Scientist in Exoplanet Sciences with Focus on AstrobiologyDeadline for Applications February 15, 2024.

Posted 21 December 2023


Utah State University Department of Physics invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in experimental physics. Review of applications will begin on January 8, 2024.

Posted 19 December 2023


Consultancy opportunity with the GEO Secretariat for the Post-2025 Strategy Implementation Plan lead. View the announcement at WMO e-Recruit – Current Vacancies. Applications will be accepted until 08 Jan 2024.

Posted 18 December 2023


The Center for Heliospheric System Science (CHS) is established by ISEE, Nagoya University, ISAS/JAXA and NAOJ, to promote heliospheric system science. CHS seeks a candidate who will promote the use of data obtained from the BepiColombo/Mio and Arase missions, develop relevant databases and integrated analysis tools, and support and improve in-house heliospheric simulations.  The full job announcement can be found at https://www.isee.nagoya-u.ac.jp/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/koubo2023-9en.pdf.  Deadline for applications is 17 December 2023 (08:00UTC).

Posted 8 December 2023


UCAR job opening for the Postdoctoral Fellow. This position provides a career development opportunity while conducting research related to the UCAR COSMIC mission. This position supports and encourages the advancement and application of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) remote sensing for Earth science. This fellowship program is designed to support early career scientists who are interested in GNSS remote sensing and seek to begin their career conducting self-directed research with a group of scientists with research interests ranging from new retrieval technology, space weather, numerical weather prediction, to climate processes. It is intended for highly qualified recent graduates of doctoral programs with no more than five years experience beyond the Ph.D.  Additional details on the position are available here: https://ucar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UCAR_Careers/job/Foothills-Lab-4/COSMIC-Postdoctoral-Fellow_REQ-2023-386-1.  Deadline for applications is January 5, 2024.

Posted 10 November 2023


The Space Environment and Radio Engineering (SERENE) group at the University of Birmingham (UK) is looking for a number of postdoctoral researchers to work on topics related to ionospheric physics and radio propagation.  Candidates with experience or interest in one or more of the following areas:

  • Ionospheric data assimilation, particularly experience implementing novel techniques
  • D-Region ionospheric remote sensing and modelling
  • Atmosphere-Ionosphere coupling
  • Phase screen theory (HF-UHF) and implementation
  • HF radio propagation model development, particularly experience developing sea, ground, and/or ionospheric clutter models;
  • Physics-based ionospheric model development.

For more information or to apply: https://edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_6001/job/3412/?utm_medium=jobshare

Posted 2 November 2023


Job opportunities at Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research (ISEE), Nagoya University in Japan:

(ISEE job opportunity announcement No. 07 FY2023), Researcher (postdoc level) in ISEE (Atmospheric  Chemistry Group, Division for Meteorological and Atmospheric Research),   Application deadline: 12:00 JST, December 22 (Fri) 2023, https://www.isee.nagoya-u.ac.jp/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/koubo2023-7en-2.pdf

(ISEE job opportunity announcement No. 08 F2023), Postdoctoral researcher, ISEE, Application deadline: 17:00 JST, December 8 (Fri), 2023, https://www.isee.nagoya-u.ac.jp/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/koubo2023-8-eng.pdf

(ISEE job opportunity announcement No. 09 FY2023), Designated assistant professor at the Center for Integrated Data, Science (ISEE), Application deadline: November 30 (Thu), 2023, https://www.isee.nagoya-u.ac.jp/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/koubo2023-9en.pdf

Posted 27 October 2023


A PhD position is opening at Oulu in magnetospheric and heliospheric physics (application deadline 15-Nov-2023):  https://smex-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2foulunyliopisto.varbi.com%2fen%2fwhat%3ajob%2fjobID%3a660568%2f&umid=5cde6b34-a17a-4440-9f35-97961a5ecff8&auth=233ed19ca91855eba6cd431802a1c3181963a655-b76bd69e5b9d35cc30d878df453d56354bde6d55

Posted 16 October 2023


Permanent Researcher Position (Civil Servant) at the Brazilian National Institute for Space Research (INPE) in the field of Solar Spectropolarimetry.  Official announcement (Portuguese): https://www.in.gov.br/en/web/dou/-/edital-n-2-de-6-de-outubro-de-2023concurso-publico-para-provimento-de-vagas-515379495.  This position is open to candidates of any nationality and presents a significant opportunity to contribute to the ongoing Solar Spectropolarimetry research and work alongside the Galileo Solar Space Telescope working group at INPE. Inquiries or require additional information, luis.vieira@inpe.br

Posted 14 October 2023


The University Centre in Svalbard wishes to employ a PhD student to research exciting new aurora-like features called ‘fragments’. If you – or anyone you know – would like to live in the world’s northernmost town and use world-class auroral observatories and radars then please check out the job advert.

Posted 4 October 2023


The Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research (ISEE) at Nagoya University seeks a designated assistant professor for cross-disciplinary research into the dynamics of the inner magnetosphere using data from the Arase (ERG), Van Allen Probes and other related missions. Detailed information is available at https://www.isee.nagoya-u.ac.jp/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/09/koubo2023-6en.pdf.  The application deadline is  November 30, 2023.

Posted 15 September 2023


The Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research (ISEE), Nagoya University in Japan is recruiting for a postdoctoral researcher to proactively engage in research in collaboration with the ISEE faculty. Description.  The application deadline is 5:00 pm on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 (Japan time).

Posted 14 September 2023


Job opportunity in the Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research (ISEE), Nagoya University, Center for Heliospheric System Science (CHS).  Job title/quantity: Designated Assistant Professor.  Deadline for applications 27 August, 2023 (23:00UTC).

Posted 3 July 2023


Postdoctoral Fellowship in New Zealand Undertaking Geomagnetic Field Measurements and Analysis, Space Physics Group inside the Department of Physics of the University of Otago, New Zealand.  This position will close when a suitable candidate is appointed.

Posted 31 May 2023


The International Space Science Institute (ISSI) in Bern, Switzerland, invites applications for a  Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the Space Sciences, including Astrophysics & Cosmology, Heliophysics & Plasma, and Planetary Sciences.  Further information may be found at https://www.issibern.ch and by contacting Mark Sargent (mark.sargent@issibern.ch).  Deadline for applications May 30, 2023.

Posted 19 April 2023


The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is looking for a Membership Coordinator.  Deadline for applications 5 May 2023.

Posted 4 April 2023


The International Space Science Institute (ISSI) in Bern, Switzerland, invites applications for a Discipline Scientist in Planetary Sciences.  Deadline for applications 15 April 2023.

Posted 16 February 2023