Postdoc: Exoplanet Time‑Domain Observations (Hybrid)

Univie; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work within Austria

ASC computing access

600+ training courses available

Job summary

University of Vienna invites a postdoctoral researcher to join the Figl 2030 observing program at the Leopold Figl Observatory. You will work within the Department of Astrophysics to advance exoplanet follow-up, time-domain studies, and pipeline development.

You will contribute to observations at the Vienna Observatory, collaborate with renowned researchers, and may supervise students. The role offers a fixed-term contract with competitive salary and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• PhD in astronomy, astrophysics, or related field completed by the starting date.
• Experience with optical astronomical observations.
• Experience with high-precision photometry and time-series analysis.
• Publications demonstrating observational astronomy experience.
• Strong Python programming and astronomical data processing.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Category B driver's license or willingness to obtain one before/shortly after start.

Responsibilities

• Establish and operate observing programs at the 1.5 m Leopold Figl telescope.
• Build up your research profile in time-domain science with independent projects.
• Participate in commissioning and science verification of the new wide-field camera system.
• Develop, maintain, and document data reduction and photometry pipelines.
• Coordinate observatory participation in international follow-up programs (e.g., NASA's TESS).
• Lead and participate in scientific publications and present at international meetings.
• Contribute to outreach activities.
• Supervise Bachelor and Master students; hold courses under the collective agreement.

Skills

Fluency in English

Education

PhD in astronomy/astrophysics

Tools

Python

Job description

University of Vienna invites a postdoctoral researcher to join the Figl 2030 observing program at the Leopold Figl Observatory. You will work within the Department of Astrophysics to advance exoplanet follow-up, time-domain studies, and pipeline development.

You will contribute to observations at the Vienna Observatory, collaborate with renowned researchers, and may supervise students. The role offers a fixed-term contract with competitive salary and opportunities for career development.