CDD Researcher : Postdoctoral position on modeling magnetic topologies of M dwarfs at IRAP / Toulouse France M/F
- Researcher in FTC
- 24 mounth
- Doctorate
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Institut de Recherche en Astrophysique et planétologie
Contract Type
Researcher in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
31028 TOULOUSE
Contract Duration
24 mounth
Date of Hire
01/05/2026
Remuneration
Between €3,041.58 and €4,395.65 gross monthly depending on experience
Apply Application Deadline : 17 March 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
We invite applications for a 2-3yr postdoc position on modeling magnetic fields of
M dwarfs at the Institut de Recherche en Astrophysique et Planétologie (IRAP) located in Toulouse, France, within the SPIRou science consortium coordinated by Drs JF Donati and C Moutou in Toulouse.
Activity
This project aims at modeling the evolving magnetic topologies of M dwarfs,
monitored with the SPIRou near-infrared spectropolarimeter at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope since 2019 in the framework of the SPIRou Large Programs. More specifically, the goal is to exploit an advanced version of Zeeman-Doppler imaging incorporating temporal evolution, to the existing and future SPIRou data collected for a few tens of M dwarfs of various masses, to infer fresh constraints on the dynamo processes operating in largely and fully convective stars. The work will take place at IRAP with Drs JF Donati and C Moutou, starting Q1 2026.
Your Profil
Skills
In addition to a PhD in astrophysics, the candidates must have a solid background in stellar magnetic fields and spectropolarimetry, to efficiently analyse data sets collected with SPIRou using the tomographic technique of Zeeman-Doppler imaging, and to reconstruct the parent magnetic topology at the surface of the star. Experience in velocimetry is also welcome.
Your Work Environment
IRAP, PS2E stellar physics / exoplanet group
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
Between €3,041.58 and €4,395.65 gross monthly depending 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 | UMR5277-SANCHU-084 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Astrophysics |
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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