Post-doctoral position in relativistic plasma astrophysics (M/F)
New
- Researcher in FTC
- 24 mounth
- Doctorate
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Institut de planétologie et d'astrophysique de Grenoble
Contract Type
Researcher in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
38058 ST MARTIN D HERES
Contract Duration
24 mounth
Date of Hire
01/09/2026
Remuneration
Between 3 041,58 € et 4 216,70 € monthly gross based on experience
Apply Application Deadline : 26 March 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position at the Institute of Planetology and Astrophysics of Grenoble (IPAG, France). The successful candidate will join the group led by Benoît Cerutti to work on ab-initio plasma simulations of relativistic magnetospheres.
Activity
The goal is to better understand the plasma dynamics, the launching of relativistic magnetized outflows, and particle acceleration in the close environment of compact objects. The candidate will have access to the state-of-the-art general relativistic radiative particle-in-cell code Zeltron, and to high-performance computing facilities at the French and European levels.
Your Profil
Skills
The candidates must have a PhD in astrophysics or closely related disciplines, preferably with a strong background in computational astrophysics.
Your Work Environment
IPAG is a major French institute in astrophysical research under the supervision of both the CNRS and the University of Grenoble Alpes. The institute is located on the campus of the Grenoble Alpes University, nested in the heart of the French Alps, about 1 hour away from Lyon and 2 hours away from Geneva. IPAG has about 160 personnel active in fields as diverse as high-energy astrophysics, astrochemistry, exoplanets, star and planet formation, planetology and instrumentation. The successful candidate will join the high-energy team (the Sherpas), a lively research group with a strong expertise in numerical plasma simulations (PIC and MHD), accretion disk, black hole magnetospheres and jets, pulsars, particle acceleration and radiative processes.
The appointment is for 2 years. Remuneration will depend on qualification and experience. The position will come with standard French healthcare benefits together with a generous research and travel budget. Later applications will be considered until the position has been filled.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
Between 3 041,58 € et 4 216,70 € monthly gross based on experience
Annual leave and RTT
44 jours
Remote Working practice and compensation
Pratique et indemnisation du TT
Transport
Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€
About the offer
| Offer reference | UMR5274-MARANG-018 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Materials, nanomaterials and processes chemistry |
About the CNRS
The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.
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