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Postdoctoral Positions in Exoplanet Science: Discovery and Characterization of Small Planets Technical University of Denmark in Denmark

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Postdoc

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Astronomy

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The position is a three-year postdoctoral appointment under the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Salary follows the agreement, with possible supplements negotiated according to DTU's salary structure for scientific staff. The position is a salaried employment; no specific salary amount is stated.

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Jan 22, 2027

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Denmark

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Technical University of Denmark

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Astronomy
Exoplanetology
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About this position

The Exoplanet Group at DTU Space, Technical University of Denmark, invites applications for three-year postdoctoral positions in exoplanet science at the Lyngby Campus near Copenhagen.

The research focuses on discovering and characterizing small planets, including rocky worlds, super-Earths, and sub-Neptunes. Researchers may investigate planetary atmospheres through transmission or emission spectroscopy, atmospheric retrievals and modeling, James Webb Space Telescope data analysis, and studies of stellar contamination.

A second major research area is extreme-precision radial velocity (EPRV) science. This includes detecting and measuring low-mass planets, analyzing radial-velocity data, mitigating stellar activity, developing spectroscopic pipelines, and contributing to the Second Earth Spectrograph (2ES), a next-generation instrument being developed for the MPG/ESO 2.2-m Telescope at La Silla.

The successful researcher will pursue original, independent work shaped by their own scientific interests and expertise, while complementing the group's existing activities. Observational, theoretical, computational, and instrumental perspectives are welcome. The postdoctoral researcher will join Prof. Lars A. Buchhave, Assistant Prof. Alexander Rathcke, and a growing, internationally connected Exoplanet Group with access to JWST, precision radial-velocity spectrographs, ESO facilities, and broad international collaborations.

DTU Space provides a cooperative research environment that emphasizes academic exchange, independent development, and collaboration across natural science and technology.

Funding details

The position is a three-year postdoctoral appointment under the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Salary follows the agreement, with possible supplements negotiated according to DTU's salary structure for scientific staff. The position is a salaried employment; no specific salary amount is stated.

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD degree or equivalent and demonstrate research ability in exoplanet science or a closely related field. Observational, theoretical, computational, or instrumental backgrounds are relevant; experience in both atmospheric characterization and extreme-precision radial-velocity research is not required. Scientific initiative and strong analytical skills are valued. Applicants should describe their proposed research directions and how these would complement the group's activities.

How to apply

Submit the complete online application through the “Apply now” portal by 22 January 2027 at 23:59 Danish time. Attach one PDF in English containing the cover letter, CV, MSc/PhD diplomas, publication list, and a research statement of up to three pages.

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