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Garrelt Mellema
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Simulations of the Dynamics of Planetary and Cometary Systems Stockholm University in Sweden
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Available
Deadline
Nov 25, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Stockholm University
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Postdoctoral research at the Department of Astronomy, Stockholm University
This postdoctoral project focuses on the long-term dynamical evolution of planetary and cometary systems around single and binary stars. The successful candidate will work on developing and applying advanced numerical simulation techniques to study how gravitational interactions, close stellar encounters in clusters, stellar evolution, and binary evolution shape the stability and architecture of planets and minor-body populations.
The project is based in the Department of Astronomy at Stockholm University, which has around 80 employees and 30 PhD students. The department’s research spans galaxies, supernovae, computational astrophysics, solar physics, and planet- and star-formation, offering a broad and active astrophysical environment.
The advertised research combines gravitational dynamics with detailed stellar and binary evolution modelling. It is aimed at understanding how planetary systems respond to the changing gravitational environment of their host stars over very long timescales, and how complex outcomes can emerge in binary systems.
The position is primarily research-oriented, with the possibility of limited departmental duties if mutually agreed. The university highlights its international working environment and its setting in the National City Park with good transport links to central Stockholm.
Funding details
Available
What's required
Applicants must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent relevant degree from another country, completed no later than when the employment decision is made. It is considered an advantage if the doctoral degree was completed no more than three years before the application deadline; older degrees may still be advantageous under special circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, elected union positions, service in the total defense, or similar circumstances, as well as clinical attachment or subject-relevant service or assignments.
How to apply
Apply through Stockholm University’s recruitment system. Attach a personal letter and CV, along with the additional attachments requested in the application form. Make sure the application is complete and submitted before the deadline.
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Research Interests
Astrophysics
Astronomy
Multiwavelength Astronomy
Reionization
Interstellar Medium
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