The Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) is offering a 19-month postdoctoral position in Space and Planetary Sciences, with a specialization in Space awareness and variable sources. This opportunity is based at the UMR Espace-Dev in Sainte-Clotilde, Reunion Island, a French overseas territory.
The successful candidate will join the SkyRUN transdisciplinary research project, which aims to enhance understanding of the Universe and Reunion Island's territory through continuous sky observations, while also boosting capacity-building for education, outreach, and astro-tourism.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Postdoc Position |
|---|---|
| Institution | IRD Occitanie |
| Department | UMR Espace-Dev |
| Location | Sainte-Clotilde, France |
| Region | Africa |
| Open to | International applicants |
| Funding | Other EU programme |
| Stipend / Salary | Not specified |
| Duration | 19 months |
| Start date | 1 Feb 2027 |
| Application deadline | 26 November 2026 |
About the Position
The postdoctoral researcher will lead activities related to transient sky studies, including Space Science Awareness and transient phenomena from the distant Universe. This will involve exploiting data from forthcoming surveys like Vera Rubin, developing real-time classification methods, participating in multi-wavelength follow-up programs, and evaluating the potential of the future TAMARINS telescope for observing small bodies and cosmic events. The role also includes modeling the distance distribution of short-lived phenomena.
Eligibility
- PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant research field
- Excellent English language skills
Benefits
- Opportunity to work within a transdisciplinary research project (SkyRUN)
- Collaboration with partners including Université de La Réunion, CEA, and CNRS
- Interaction with local and mainland French research teams
- Contribution to the development of the TAMARINS telescope project
Documents Required
Not specified in the official listing – check the source page.
How to Apply
- Visit the IRD recruitment website to apply online.
Source: EURAXESS.
Details can change – always confirm eligibility and deadline on the official listing before applying.
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