The School of Mathematics & Physics at Queen’s University Belfast, is currently seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate as a postdoctoral researcher in exoplanet atmosphere characterisation.
The successful applicant will work with Dr. Ernst de Mooij and Prof. Chris Watson on the development and improvement of the Doppler Tomography method for characterising exoplanet atmospheres. This will include benchmarking Doppler tomography against other techniques and applying it to both archival and novel data, with the ultimate goal of improving the measurements of the chemical compositions of exoplanetary atmospheres.
The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate you have:
Please note that you are also required to submit your full CV, including publication list & relevant cover letter, and a two-page research statement that evidences how your experience meets the criteria of the post. Please be advised that the above must be collated into one file for uploading.
For further information about the role including further essential and desirable criteria please click the Candidate Information link below.
This post is fixed term until 31 March 2026. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding. At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.
We offer an excellent employment package that includes:
Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.
We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/
Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr. Ernst de Mooij (e.demooij@qub.ac.uk)
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