Astrobiology Job Market
Below, open positions are listed that have been forwarded by an EANA member. Additional job offers can be found for example at:

  1. PhD-Position in "Exoplanet Cloud Formation"
    This PhD position is part of a FWF funded project that aims to understand cloud formation in exoplanets and specifically the formation of molecular cluster as pre-coursers of cloud formation in the diversity of extrasolar planets. The project explores advanced neural network architectures, particularly Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) and generative models, to predict thermo-chemical properties of large molecular clusters. These data will be applied to support physical data interpretation of observations with CHEOPS, JWST, and other space missions, like PLATO, in the future.

    We seek excellent candidates with a strong background in natural sciences. Successful candidates must hold a Master’s degree in physics, astrophysics or equivalent at the latest by the starting date of the position but preferably at the time of application. Previous experience on aspects of computational chemistry, machine learning and related fields, and a track record of team work will be beneficial for the selection, as will experience in scientific coding and scientific publishing.

    Application Deadline: 2025-10-10
    Webpage: https://www.oeaw.ac.at/en/iwf/research/young-researcher-program/phd-students
    Contact: ruth-sophie.taubner@oeaw.ac.at


  2. 2025 Call for Applications for the European Space Agency's Research Fellowships in Space Science
    We are pleased to announce the 2025 Call for Applications for the European Space Agency Research Fellowships in Space Science. We expect to hire 5 to 6 postdoctoral fellows who will start their fellowship in fall 2026.

    The deadline for applications is 22 September 2025.

    ESA postdoctoral Research Fellowship programme offers early-career researchers the possibility to carry out independent research in a variety of disciplines. Research Fellowships in Space Science offer the opportunity to contribute to ESA endeavour to explore our Solar System and the Universe in the fields of heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics, and fundamental physics.

    ESA Research Fellow contracts have a maximum duration of three years. Projects initially last two years and are frequently extended to a third year upon submission of a dedicated proposal.

    Research Fellowships in Space Science can be located at any of the following institutes:
    - European Space Astronomy Centre (ESAC) in Villafranca del Castillo near Madrid, Spain
    - European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in Noordwijk, the Netherlands
    - ESA Office at Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in Baltimore, Maryland, USA

    Detailed information and a link to the application portal can be found on the fellowship webpage: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/fellowship

    Deadline: 2025-09-22
    Webpage: https://www.cosmos.esa.int/fellowship


  3. Associate or Assistant Professor Position at the Section of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of Geneva
    The research area should be in the broad field of prebiotic chemistry and or biochemistry of early life and its precursor(s); the transition from simple molecules towards more complex matter with Life-like features – a self-sustaining chemical system capable of Darwinian evolution.

    Soon to be officially opened. If you’re interested, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Prof. Emeline Bolmont: emeline.bolmont@unige.ch
    Webpage: https://www.unige.ch/sciences/cvu/jobs
    Contact: Emeline.bolmont@unige.ch