PhD position in planetary science

PhD position in planetary science

UniBE is interconnected. With us, you're part of an international community and benefit from interdisciplinary collaboration.

• 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

• 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

Collaborative environment and ambitious team

University sports

Central location in the heart of Bern

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;
• Details of the BSc and MSc degrees, including Diplomas and Transcripts of Records showing lists of courses with grades;
• The names and email addresses of two references who can provide letters of recommendation.

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.

The application shall be sent as one combined PDF to Prof. Dr. Raphael Marschall (raphael.marschall@unibe.ch).

01.01.2027 or by arrangement

Full-time

Temporary

Employee

University

raphael.marschall@unibe.ch