ESO Studentship Programme Europe 2026/2027

Big Science Sweden; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 22.000 - 26.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The European Southern Observatory (ESO) offers PhD students in astronomy or related fields the opportunity to conduct research at one of the world\'s leading observatories. Studentship positions last one to two years and are hosted at ESO HQ in Garching, Germany.

Under supervision from the student\'s home university and an ESO staff astronomer (or a small team including ESO staff), you will work on your project and become part of a dynamic, collaborative scientific community dedicated to

Qualifikationen

• Enrolled in a PhD programme in astronomy or related scientific fields.
• Supervision by home university supervisor, with co-supervision from an ESO staff astronomer or a team including an ESO staff member.
• Studentship positions in Garching (Germany) hosted at ESO's Headquarters.

Aufgaben

• Work on your Studentship project under formal supervision for the duration of the programme.
• Contribute to ESO research and collaborate within a vibrant scientific community.

Ausbildung

PhD student in Astronomy

Observational/Theoretical Astrophysics

Jobbeschreibung

Datum: 20 oktober, 2026 Tid: 11:59

Placering: ESO

Mer information

The European Southern Observatory (ESO) offers an exceptional opportunity for PhD students to conduct research in a dynamic and scientifically rich environment. Our Studentship Programme allows students to work at one of the world's leading observatories for a period of one to two years.

As the premier intergovernmental astronomy organisation in Europe, ESO boasts a vibrant community of approximately 110 staff astronomers, 40 fellows, and 40 PhD students. Our researchers are at the forefront of discoveries across a wide range of fields, from exoplanets to cosmology, making ESO one of the most collaborative and stimulating scientific environments globally.

Eligibility and Supervision:

• The ESO Studentship positions are open to students enrolled in a PhD programme in astronomy or related scientific fields, including observational, theoretical, and fundamental astrophysics.
• Students will work on their Studentship project under the formal supervision of their home university supervisor, while being co-supervised by an ESO staff astronomer, or by a team comprising an ESO staff astronomer and a fellow.
• Studentship positions in Garching (Germany) are hosted at ESO's Headquarters.