Doctoral researcher in space and astrophysics

European Geosciences Union (EGU); Braunschweig; Vor Ort; EUR 21.000 - 30.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Technical University Braunschweig invites applications for a doctoral researcher position in space and astrophysics. The role involves conducting fundamental plasma physics research, numerical simulations, and contributions to international space programs, with teaching duties in German.

The position requires a Master degree and proficiency in German and English. The appointment is part-time (75%), with salary according to TV-L EG 13.

Qualifikationen

• Master required with strong background in space or astrophysics.
• Excellent programming and numerical simulation skills desired.
• Ability to work in English and German.

Aufgaben

• Fundamental plasma processes simulations (waves, turbulence, shocks).
• Modeling Sun, solar wind, magnetospheres, and small bodies.
• Plasma astrophysics studies of stars and galaxies; numerical experiments with HPC.
• Development and maintenance of numerical codes.
• Participation in international space programs (ESA/JAXA/NASA).
• Assistance with scientific journal Earth, Planets and Space.

Kenntnisse

Plasma physics

Numerical modeling

High-performance computing

German language

English language

Ausbildung

Master

Jobbeschreibung

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Position: Doctoral researcher in space and astrophysics

Employer: Technical University Braunschweig

Homepage: https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/

Location: Braunschweig, Germany

Sector: Academic

Relevant divisions: Planetary and Solar System Sciences (PS); Solar-Terrestrial Sciences (ST)

Type: Part time

Level: Student / Graduate / Internship

Salary: EG 13 TV-L ,75%

Required education: Master

Application deadline: 31 October 2026

Posted: 1 September 2026

This position requires German and English language skills. The full job ad available in German. Summary of tasks in English:

• Fundamental plasma processes (waves, turbulence, shock waves, magnetic reconnection)
• Modeling (the Sun and solar wind, magnetospheres, small bodies)
• Plasma astrophysics (stars and galaxies, gravitational waves, compact objects)
• Numerical experiments using high-performance computers (Sun, planets, and comets)
• Development and maintenance of numerical codes
• Participation in international space programs at ESA/JAXA/NASA (Solar Orbiter, BepiColombo, Comet Interceptor, JUICE, Plasma Observatory, HelioSwarm)
• Assistance with the scientific journal Earth, Planets and Space.
• Teaching (various tasks, in German)