OpenFieldAstrobiologyOU Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Two-year postdoctoral appointment in the AstrobiologyOU multidisciplinary research centre, culturing extremophilic microorganisms under simulated subsurface Mars atmospheric conditions.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Microbiology, Astrobiology, Planetary Science, or Biogeochemistry completed within past 4 years
- English language proficiency
- High-level English proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Curriculum vitae, publication record, and 3-page research agenda
- Recommendation letters
- Three professional referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- £36,000 to £42,000 per annum salary plus pension and research travel budget
- Application fee
- Free
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tuition-exempt research fellowship
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official The Open University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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