Jürgen Blum

The Anton Pannekoek Institute for Astronomy at the University of Amsterdam is advertising several PhD positions in astrophysics to begin in 2026. Projects span a range of cutting-edge topics, including planet formation (ERC project GT4Pebbles), fast radio bursts (ERC project EnviroFlash), and the study of radio stars, exoplanets, and their environments. Supervisors include Carsten Dominik, Jürgen Blum (TU Braunschweig), Ziggy Pleunis, and Joseph Callingham. The research involves advanced modeling, laboratory experiments, high-performance computing, and radio astronomy observations with world-class instruments like LOFAR and CHIME/FRB. Applicants should have a strong background in (astro)physics, programming, and data analysis; prior experience in radio astronomy or exoplanet science is helpful but not required. The PhD positions are typically fully funded according to Dutch university standards, with salary and benefits. The application deadline is November 3, 2025, with start dates between March and September 2026 (or up to January 2027 for some projects). Interested candidates should review the project details online, prepare their application materials, and apply via the University of Amsterdam vacancies portal. Direct emails with unsolicited application materials to staff are discouraged. For more information, visit the provided project and vacancy links.