Planetary Atmospheres Postdoc: JWSTVoyager

University of Leicester; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Leicester's Planetary Science Group invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in planetary atmospheric science. The PDRA will join the JWSTVoyager team led by Professor Leigh Fletcher to study giant-planet atmospheres using JWST and supplementary data, in preparation for ELT and JUICE era observations.

Applicants should have a PhD, an excellent track record in publishing planetary science, and experience with remote sensing and spectral modelling.

Qualifications

• PhD in a research area relevant to planetary science.
• Strong track record publishing in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Familiarity with remote sensing of planetary atmospheres.

Responsibilities

• Invert infrared and microwave spectra using radiative transfer tools.
• Derive climatological parameters: temperatures, winds, composition, clouds.
• Collaborate within the JWSTVoyager project and related consortia.
• Publish results in peer‑reviewed journals.

Skills

Planetary atmospheric science

Data analysis

Spectral modelling

Code development

Education

PhD in planetary science or related field

Tools

IDL

Python

Fortran

Job description

The University of Leicester's Planetary Science Group invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in planetary atmospheric science. The PDRA will join the JWSTVoyager team led by Professor Leigh Fletcher to study giant-planet atmospheres using JWST and supplementary data, in preparation for ELT and JUICE era observations.

Applicants should have a PhD, an excellent track record in publishing planetary science, and experience with remote sensing and spectral modelling.