Postdoc (M/F) \"Extrasolar planetary systems and exo-rings\"

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 36 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Paris Institute of Astrophysics (IAP) at CNRS is opening a two-year postdoctoral researcher position as part of the WRAPS project, dedicated to studying rings around exoplanets. The successful candidate will develop transit light-curve models for ringed planets, analyze photometric data from ESA's PLATO mission, and collaborate with the IAP exoplanets team and the WRAPS consortium.

Applicants must hold a PhD in astrophysics with experience in exoplanets and programming; strong numerical

Qualifications

• PhD in astrophysics or related field.
• Experience with exoplanets, photometry, or transit analysis.
• Strong programming and numerical modeling skills.
• Experience with space-based photometric datasets is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Develop numerical models of transit light curves for rings.
• Analyze photometric data from ESA's PLATO mission.
• Collaborate with IAP team and WRAPS consortium.
• Conduct independent research and contribute to other programs.

Connaissances

Programming

Numerical modeling

Photometric analysis

Data analysis

Machine learning

Formation

PhD in astrophysics

Outils

Python

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Institut d'astrophysique de Paris Research Field Astronomy Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Application Deadline 19 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country France Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Mar 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Paris Institute of Astrophysics (IAP) is opening a two-year postdoctoral researcher position as part of the WRAPS project, funded by the ANR and dedicated to the study of rings around exoplanets. The successful candidate will join the IAP “exoplanets” team and will work with Guillaume Hébrard and Alain Lecavelier des Étangs on work package P2, entitled “Exploring the diversity of photometric transits of exo-rings”. The team offers a stimulating research environment, with active programs for the detection and characterization of exoplanets by radial velocity measurements and transits or the study of exocomets by photometry and spectroscopy.

The postdoctoral researcher will develop numerical models of transit light curves for planets with rings, studying how ring geometry, particle properties and orbital configuration influence their photometric signatures. She/he will also contribute to the analysis of photometric data from ESA's PLATO mission (scheduled for launch in March or April 2027), focusing on the search and characterization of exo-ring signatures.

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research independently and collaborate closely with the IAP team and the entire WRAPS consortium. He/she may also contribute to the team's other programs.

Candidates must hold a PhD in astrophysics or a related field and possess research experience in exoplanets, preferably in photometry and the analysis of transit light curves. Strong programming and numerical modeling skills are required; experience with space-based photometric datasets, statistical inference, or machine learning would be an asset.