Research Assistant (Postdoc) in Planetary Sciences

Freie Universitat Berlin

Posted: 20 July 2026 - Berlin, Germany

About this opening

The SFB 1759 'Habitability as a fundamental planetary process' at Freie Universität Berlin is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to investigate the coupled thermal and orbital evolution of icy moons, focusing on Saturn's moon Enceladus. The role involves developing models for orbital evolution, analyzing results, and contributing to publications. Applicants should have a completed PhD in Physics or a related field, with experience in celestial mechanics and computational physics preferred. Applications must be submitted in English and include a cover letter, CV, and references.

Position details

  • Reference: SFB1759-B01-JS
  • Role area: postdoctoral researcher
  • Employment type: full time
  • Research field: Physics
  • Research topic: Planetary Sciences
  • Language: English
  • Start date: 1 October 2026