PhD in Mars Wind Lidar Testbed Engineering

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 25 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A research organization in France seeks a PhD student for a project on developing an optical testbed for the MADWIL Doppler lidar, measuring Martian winds. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, assembling, and characterising the testbed while collaborating with leading space agencies and industrial partners. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of planetary science and engineering, demanding a Master’s degree in a related field and a passion for advancing our understanding of the Martian atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in optics, photonics, physics, engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in planetary exploration, atmospheric dynamics, and space instrumentation.
• Experience in optical alignment, lasers, fibre optics, or low‑flux detection is a strong asset.

Responsabilités

• Develop and validate a complete optical testbed for MADWIL Doppler lidar.
• Translate atmospheric requirements into technical specifications.
• Assemble and align the optical bench and integration work.
• Present results and contribute to scientific publications.

Connaissances

Optical alignment

Lasers

Fibre optics

Scientific computing (Python, Matlab)

Formation

Master’s degree in optics, photonics, physics, engineering, or related field

Description du poste

A research organization in France seeks a PhD student for a project on developing an optical testbed for the MADWIL Doppler lidar, measuring Martian winds. The successful candidate will contribute to the design, assembling, and characterising the testbed while collaborating with leading space agencies and industrial partners. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of planetary science and engineering, demanding a Master’s degree in a related field and a passion for advancing our understanding of the Martian atmosphere.