Postdoc Geophysics, Physics, Astronomy (m/f/d)- Universität zu Köln

Universität zu Köln; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Cologne is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a project on icy moons in the outer solar system. This role involves numerical modeling and data analysis to explore the moons' space environments and internal properties, contributing to future spacecraft missions.

Leistungen

Interdisciplinary research environment

Diverse and equal-opportunity workplace

Support for work-life balance

Flexible working hours

Advanced training opportunities

Occupational health management

Qualifikationen

• Doctoral degree required in relevant fields.
• Experience with numerical modeling and data analysis.

Aufgaben

• Perform and analyze numerical simulations of the space environment around icy moons.
• Analyze measurements obtained by spacecraft or telescopes.
• Present findings at workshops and publish results in peer-reviewed journals.

Kenntnisse

Numerical modeling

Data analysis

Ausbildung

Doctoral degree in geophysics, physics, astronomy, or related fields

Jobbeschreibung

Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Postdoctoral research position (f/m/x) on studies of icy moons in the outer solar system

Institute of Geophysics and Meteorology

We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and a major employer in our region. Our broad range of subjects, dynamic research areas, and central location in Cologne make us attractive for students and researchers worldwide. We offer diverse career opportunities in science, technology, and administration.

The Space and Planets Group at the University of Cologne in Germany is seeking a candidate for a postdoctoral research position (f/m/x) focusing on icy moons in the outer solar system. The project will investigate the space plasma environments of these moons and electromagnetic induction within their conductive layers, such as subsurface saline oceans. The work will involve numerical modeling and data analysis to understand the moons' space environments and internal properties, with implications for their evolution and current dynamics. The research will support future spacecraft missions.

Activities and Responsibilities

• Perform and analyze numerical simulations of the space environment around icy moons
• Analyze measurements obtained by spacecraft or telescopes
• Use and modify models of induction responses within saline subsurface oceans of icy moons
• Present findings at workshops and international meetings
• Publish results in peer-reviewed scientific journals

Qualifications and Profile

• Doctoral degree in geophysics, physics, astronomy, or related fields
• Experience with numerical modeling and data analysis

Benefits

• Interdisciplinary research environment
• Diverse and equal-opportunity workplace
• Support for work-life balance
• Flexible working hours
• Advanced training opportunities
• Occupational health management

The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Women will be given preference in accordance with the law. We welcome applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, or personal identity.

The position is available from 1 September 2025, full-time (39.83 hours/week), until 30 September 2027. Salary is based on remuneration group 13 TV-L, depending on qualifications and experience.