Junior Professor Chair (tenure track position)

PSL University is launching a call for applications for a Junior Professor Chair position in Astrophysics, titled 'The contribution of space missions to the characterization of star-(exo)planet systems.' The successful candidate will be based at LIRA, Observatoire de Paris-PSL. This tenure track position includes a reduced teaching load leading to a full professor position. The position is open to researchers developing activities in exoplanets and their host stars. The contract is for 4 to 6 years, starting from January 2027. The role involves managing increased administrative workload and preparing for the current director’s retirement. LIRA is involved in several flagship space missions and focuses on key research areas in contemporary astrophysics.