PhD in X-ray Optics for Space Telescopes | Intl Research

Freelio; Denmark; Remote; DKK 335,000 - 368,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PhD courses

International collaboration

Job summary

DTU Space invites applications for a PhD opportunity for early-career scientists in X-ray optics and astronomical instrumentation. The position focuses on next-generation X-ray telescope development, experimental research, and collaboration with international partners.

The successful candidate will undertake PhD courses, design and characterize high-energy focusing optics, analyze scientific data, and may conduct research abroad for 3–6 months as part of the program.

Qualifications

• Two-year master’s degree or equivalent in physics, astronomy, engineering or related field.
• Hands‑on experience with experimental work, instrumentation, or data analysis relevant to the project.
• Strong written and spoken English skills for international collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Scientific research within X-ray optics for space telescopes
• Attend PhD courses
• Design and development of novel high-energy focusing optics
• Characterization of X-ray optics for astronomical use
• Analysis of scientific data
• Write scientific articles and technical reporting
• Perform scientific research abroad (3–6 months) as part of the PhD program

Skills

X-ray optics

Astronomical instrumentation

Experimental research

Data analysis

English (written & spoken)

Education

Two-year master's degree

Job description

DTU Space invites applications for a PhD opportunity for early-career scientists in X-ray optics and astronomical instrumentation. The position focuses on next-generation X-ray telescope development, experimental research, and collaboration with international partners.

The successful candidate will undertake PhD courses, design and characterize high-energy focusing optics, analyze scientific data, and may conduct research abroad for 3–6 months as part of the program.