Postdoctoral Researcher – Asteroid Seismology

Institut Supérieur de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace, ISAE-SUPAERO; Toulouse; Hybride; EUR 39 000 - 41 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ISAE-SUPAERO in Toulouse, France invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Asteroid Seismology. The role merges modelling seismic waves in small bodies with RAMSES/SIA data interpretation and data archiving activities.

Expect to collaborate within the DEOS division, supervise student projects, and present findings at conferences. PhD required; full-time appointment with a gross monthly salary in the stated range.

Qualifications

• PhD is required.
• Experience in asteroid seismology or planetary seismology is desirable.
• Ability to develop numerical models of seismic wave propagation.

Responsabilités

• Research (70%): develop and run numerical models of seismic wave propagation in low-gravity, granular asteroid environments; investigate seismic source mechanisms; model effects of internal structure on propagation; supervise student projects; collaborate to publish results.
• Data Archiving Support (30%): format and validate data for PSA; build pipelines to archive-ready formats; coordinate with ESA/PSA; train team members in data handling and archiving.

Connaissances

Asteroid seismology

Numerical modeling

Scientific publication

Formation

PhD

Description du poste

Postdoctoral Researcher – Asteroid Seismology

Reference

N/A

Working Time

Full-time

Compensation

3495 to 3643 €/month (gross salary), depending on experience.

Degree

PhD

Role

Post-doctoral researcher

The postdoctoral researcher will be part of the Space Systems for Planetary Applications (SSPA) team within the Electronics, Optronics, and Signal Department (DEOS) of ISAE. The candidate will perform research related to asteroid seismology to prepare the interpretation of the RAMSES/SIA data, and will also contribute to the SIA instrument data archiving activities.

The specific responsibilities will include:

Research (70%):

• Develop and run numerical models simulating seismic wave propagation in low-gravity, granular, or rubble-pile asteroid environments.
• Investigate seismic source mechanisms relevant to small bodies, including tidal-generated seismicity.
• Model the effects of asteroid internal structure (porosity, layering, rubble-pile structure) on seismic wave attenuation, scattering, and propagation velocities.
• Participate in the supervision of student research projects.
• Collaborate with the research team to analyse findings, prepare scientific publications, and present results at relevant conferences.

Data Archiving Support (30%):

• Prepare, format, and validate data products for submission to the Planetary Science Archive (PSA), in compliance with current PDS4 standards.
• Build and maintain pipelines for converting instrument data into archive-ready formats.
• Coordinate with ESA and the PSA throughout the review and certification process.
• Train and assist other group members in proper data handling and archiving practices.