Postdoc: Exoplanet Atmospheres & Signs of Life
ETH Zurich
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ETH Zurich invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to characterise temperate terrestrial exoplanet atmospheres and search for signs of life within the LIFE program. The role is embedded in the Exoplanets and Habitability Group led by Prof. Sascha P.
Quanz and connected to the LIFE Space Mission. The candidate will work on atmospheric retrieval, modelling, and inference, possibly using ML/AI, and collaborate with ETH Zurich and LIFE collaborators.
Qualifications
- PhD completed by start date in a relevant field.
- Strong background in exoplanet atmospheric characterisation and modelling.
- Experience with atmospheric retrievals and biosignature concepts.
Responsibilities
- Develop and pursue research on temperate terrestrial exoplanet atmospheres and signs of life within LIFE.
- Investigate atmospheric scenarios beyond Earth analogues and abiotic alternatives.
- Develop atmospheric retrieval and modelling approaches, possibly ML/AI methods.
- Translate results into LIFE science/current instrument requirements in collaboration with LIFE teams.
- Contribute ideas to LIFE science case and engage with LIFE collaboration.
- Mentor PhD and undergraduate students on related projects.
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ETH Zurich invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to characterise temperate terrestrial exoplanet atmospheres and search for signs of life within the LIFE program. The role is embedded in the Exoplanets and Habitability Group led by Prof. Sascha P.
Quanz and connected to the LIFE Space Mission. The candidate will work on atmospheric retrieval, modelling, and inference, possibly using ML/AI, and collaborate with ETH Zurich and LIFE collaborators.
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