Institut de Recherche en Astrophysique et Planétologie
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Postdoctoral Position in Observational Astrophysics, Stellar Formation and Exoplanet Research at CNRS/IRAP Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique / Institut de Recherche en Astrophysique et Planétologie in France
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Astronomy
Funding
2+1 year postdoctoral contract, renewable for 1 year. Full-time position; no stipend amount or tuition information is given. The job is not funded through an EU research framework programme.
Deadline
Oct 2, 2026
Country
France
University
Institut de Recherche en Astrophysique et Planétologie

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CNRS / Institut de Recherche en Astrophysique et Planétologie (IRAP), Toulouse, France, is advertising a postdoctoral position in observational astrophysics within the SPIRou science consortium. The project sits in the stellar formation and exoplanet research area and focuses on pre-main sequence low-mass (T Tauri) stars.
The successful candidate will work with Drs JF Donati and C Moutou in the IRAP PS2E stellar physics / exoplanet group. Research tasks include modeling magnetic topologies and magnetospheric accretion processes using SPIRou near-infrared spectropolarimetric data from the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope, reconstructing evolving stellar magnetic fields with ZDI, and analyzing radial velocity curves to filter stellar activity and search for close-in massive planets. The project also includes forthcoming optical spectropolarimetry with ESPaDOnS.
Eligibility highlights: a PhD in astrophysics or equivalent is required, together with a solid background in stellar spectropolarimetry and/or velocimetry. Basic French is listed. The position is full-time and temporary, with a 2+1 year contract renewable for one year.
Funding: the post is a paid postdoctoral contract; no stipend amount is stated. It is explicitly noted as not funded through an EU research framework programme.
Deadline: 2026-10-02 at 23:59 UTC. Start date is planned for 1 January 2027, with possible adjustment by a few months depending on the successful candidate.
How to apply: submit your application via the CNRS careers portal. Prepare a motivation letter (max 2 pages), CV (max 2 pages), research statement (max 5 pages), publication list, and ensure 3 reference letters are sent by the mentors before the deadline. Short-listed candidates will be invited to an online interview about two weeks after the deadline.
Funding details
2+1 year postdoctoral contract, renewable for 1 year. Full-time position; no stipend amount or tuition information is given. The job is not funded through an EU research framework programme.
What's required
Applicants must have a PhD in astrophysics or equivalent. A solid background in stellar spectropolarimetry and/or velocimetry is required to analyze SPIRou and ESPaDOnS spectra. French language level is basic. No prior research experience is specified.
How to apply
Apply through the CNRS careers portal using the job page. Submit a motivation letter, CV, research statement, publication list, and arrange for 3 reference letters to be sent by the mentors before the deadline. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an online interview.
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