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Postdoctoral Position in Debris Disk and Planet Formation Research University of Vienna in Austria
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Astronomy
Funding
This is a fixed-term 36-month postdoctoral position with a basic salary of EUR 5,079.50 paid 14 times per year, with increases possible based on credited professional experience. The position offers access to the Austrian Scientific Computing supercomputing facility and other institutional research resources.
Deadline
Dec 6, 2026
Country
Austria
University
University of Vienna
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About this position
The University of Vienna is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for the Star and Planet Formation group in the Department of Astrophysics. The project focuses on debris disk research, with related opportunities in the study of solar-system asteroids and the Kuiper Belt, exozodis, and dust and planetesimal dynamics in evolved protoplanetary disks.
The successful researcher will strengthen theoretical studies and the interpretation of observations from cutting-edge observatories through simulations. Over the three-year appointment, they will develop independent research projects, lead a proposed research programme, publish in peer-reviewed journals, present results at international meetings, and contribute to the supervision of bachelor’s and master’s students.
The position is embedded in a department of around 100 members and a collaborative environment spanning star and planet formation, planet evolution, stellar astronomy, and star–planet interactions. Research groups led by Manuel Güdel, Kristina Kislyakova, and Sudeshna Boro Saikia work together on disk physics, mineralogy, and chemistry, with participation in major space missions and ground-based observatories including ELT/METIS, Cheops, PLATO, Ariel, JWST/MIRI, and other international facilities.
The researcher will work at the University Observatory in Vienna and may benefit from access to the Austrian Scientific Computing supercomputing facility, as well as the University of Vienna’s international astrophysics research network.
Funding details
This is a fixed-term 36-month postdoctoral position with a basic salary of EUR 5,079.50 paid 14 times per year, with increases possible based on credited professional experience. The position offers access to the Austrian Scientific Computing supercomputing facility and other institutional research resources.
What's required
Applicants must hold a PhD or doctoral degree in astronomy, astrophysics, or a closely related field by the starting date. They must have research experience in debris disks or related fields, experience in debris disk modeling, relevant publications appropriate to their career stage, coding or programming experience, and fluency in spoken and written English. Experience with C++ and Python, student supervision, public outreach, and successfully acquiring research funding are desirable.
How to apply
Apply through the University of Vienna job portal using the “Apply now” button. Submit a CV of no more than three pages, publication list, motivation letter of no more than one page, past research description of no more than two pages, planned three-year research description of no more than three pages, contact details for two references, and the PhD or doctoral certificate.
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