Senior Astrobiologist Hybrid Role in Exoplanet Biosignatures

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Astrobiologist to spearhead groundbreaking research on extraterrestrial life, origins of life, and planetary habitability. This hybrid role combines on-site lab work in Upington with remote data analysis, demanding strong leadership and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

You will guide experimental design, mentor researchers, publish in top journals, and contribute to grant proposals while advancing our understanding of life beyond Earth.

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. in a related field (Astrobiology, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Astronomy).
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant research experience, with significant astrobiology focus.
• Experience leading research teams and managing complex projects.
• Strong publication record in leading journals related to astrobiology.
• Expertise in habitability assessment, biosignature detection, origins of life, or extremophile research.
• Experience with analytical techniques and data analysis tools.

Aufgaben

• Direct and manage research projects detecting biosignatures on exoplanets and in our solar system.
• Develop methodologies to identify habitable conditions beyond Earth.
• Collaborate with planetary scientists, astronomers, chemists, and biologists to integrate datasets.
• Design and oversee lab experiments simulating extraterrestrial environments.
• Lead a team of researchers and mentoring students, fostering collaboration.
• Publish high-impact papers and present findings at conferences.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Astrobiology expertise

Publication track record

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Ph.D. in Astrobiology or related field

Tools

Analytical instruments

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Astrobiologist to spearhead groundbreaking research on extraterrestrial life, origins of life, and planetary habitability. This hybrid role combines on-site lab work in Upington with remote data analysis, demanding strong leadership and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

You will guide experimental design, mentor researchers, publish in top journals, and contribute to grant proposals while advancing our understanding of life beyond Earth.