OpenFieldUni Bern Postdoctoral Research Associate in Exoplanet Atmospheres & CHEOPS Science
Two-year postdoctoral position in the Center for Space and Habitability (CSH) analyzing photometric transit data from the space telescope CHEOPS and James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
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 Astrophysics, Planetary Science, or Physics.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent professional English communication.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated publications in transit transmission spectroscopy, high-contrast imaging, or atmospheric retrieval codes.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference contacts.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried postdoctoral position: CHF 76,000 to CHF 86,000/year gross under SNSF research salary scales
- Application fee
- Free employment application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Salaried staff position; no tuition fees.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Departmental recruitment review)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Bern documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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