PhD position in planetary science — Universität Bern
- Location
- Bern
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 78 days ago
Role overview
UniBE is interconnected.
- UniBE is interconnected.
- Master's degree in (astro-)physics, astronomy, planetary science, or a related field
- Strong background in numerical modeling and computational methods or laboratory experimentation
- With us, you're part of an international community and benefit from interdisciplinary collaboration.
Key requirements
- Master's degree in (astro-)physics, astronomy, planetary science, or a related field
- Strong background in numerical modeling and computational methods or laboratory experimentation
- Programming skills (e.g., Python, Julia, C/C++, or similar)
- Interest in planetary science, astronomy and small-body research
- Ability to work collaboratively in an international team Fluency in written and spoken English What we offer
- A fully funded PhD position at the University of Bern (with salary following the guidelines of the University of Bern)
- Access to state-of-the-art computational and laboratory resources A collaborative and international research environment
- Opportunities for conference participation and scientific networking
- Strong research infrastructure and international network More Information Job-Abo
What the company offers
- With us, you're part of an international community and benefit from interdisciplinary collaboration.
Application process
- Application and Contact
- Please include the following documents as one PDF:
- A letter of motivation, including skills, research interests, past research activates (max 2 pages);
- A detailed CV, including a list of past research projects and if applicable a list of publications;
- Deadline: Complete application received by Sept 30, 2026 will receive full consideration.
- After this date, applications will be considered depending on availability.
- The University of Bern is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and under-represented groups.
- With us, you create value.
Contacts
- The names and email addresses of two references who can provide letters of recommendation.
Additional details
- of the BSc and MSc degrees, including Diplomas and Transcripts of Records showing lists of courses with grades;
- Ability to work collaboratively in an international team Fluency in written and spoken English
- Access to state-of-the-art computational and laboratory resources A collaborative and international research environment
- Strong research infrastructure and international network
- Details of the BSc and MSc degrees, including Diplomas and Transcripts of Records showing lists of courses with grades;
- For yourself and for society.
- The PhD candidate will join the Division of Space Research and Planetary Sciences at the University of Bern and become part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary research team working on the evolution of asteroids and comets. Application Process
- Collaborative environment and ambitious team Central location in the heart of Bern Working at the University of Bern
- Discover what makes us stand out as an employer and how you can grow with us.
Notes and original content
- Your profile
- Ability to work collaboratively in an international team
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- What we offer
- Access to state-of-the-art computational and laboratory resources
- A collaborative and international research environment
- PhD Project
- The PhD candidate will join the Division of Space Research and Planetary Sciences at the University of Bern and become part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary research team working on the evolution of asteroids and comets.
- More Information
- Application Process
Questions about this listing
What salary does Universität Bern offer for this role?
Universität Bern lists CHF 85'000 - 119'000 gross per year for this position in Bern. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Universität Bern offer?
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