PhD Position – Experimental Space Physics and Astrochemistry (OREOcube/Exocube)
The ElsaesserLab at Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU), Germany, is seeking a motivated PhD researcher to join our ESA-selected OREOcube and Exocube experiments on the International Space Station (ISS).
The position combines experimental space physics, astrochemistry, molecular spectroscopy and laboratory simulations of space environments.
Research activities
- Preparation and physicochemical characterization of organic and mineral samples
- Scientific verification and preparation of flight samples for the ISS experiments
- Ground Reference Experiments (GREM) using laboratory space and planetary simulation facilities
- UV-Vis and IR/FTIR spectroscopy and analysis of time-resolved in-situ measurements
- Investigation of radiation-induced and photochemical transformations of organic molecules
- Collaboration with ESA, DLR and international research partners
- Scientific publications and doctoral research
Your profile
- Master's degree in physics, astrophysics, physical chemistry or a related natural-science discipline
- Experience in experimental laboratory research and scientific data analysis
- Experience with UV-Vis, IR/FTIR or other spectroscopic techniques is an advantage
- Programming and data-analysis skills (e.g. Python or MATLAB) are desirable
- Strong motivation for interdisciplinary research and excellent English communication skills
Employment: 75% E13 TV-H, fixed term of 3 years, with the opportunity to pursue a PhD
Starting date: As soon as possible, preferably December 2026 or January 2027
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PhD Position – Experimental Space Physics and Astrochemistry (OREOcube/Exocube) in Gießen Arbeitgeber: Justus Liebig University Giessen
Die Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen bietet als traditionsreiche Forschungsuniversität nicht nur ein inspirierendes Arbeitsumfeld, sondern auch zahlreiche Möglichkeiten zur persönlichen und beruflichen Weiterentwicklung. Mit einem starken Fokus auf Wissenschaft für die Gesellschaft und einer familiengerechten Hochschulpolitik schaffen wir eine unterstützende und inklusive Arbeitskultur, die es unseren Mitarbeitenden ermöglicht, ihre eigenen Erfolgsgeschichten zu schreiben. Der Standort am Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut auf der Insel Riems in Greifswald bietet zudem eine einzigartige Umgebung für innovative Forschung im Bereich Mikrobiologie.
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