Researcher (M/F) for the analysis of Mercury's exosphere using PHEBUS on BepiColombo
New
- Researcher in FTC
- 24 months
- Doctorate
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Laboratoire "Atmosphères et Observations Spatiales"
Contract Type
Researcher in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
78280 GUYANCOURT
Contract Duration
24 months
Date of Hire
01/11/2026
Remuneration
Between €3 131,35 and €4 341,70 gross monthly, depending on experience.
Apply Application Deadline : 22 August 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
The BepiColombo mission, a joint undertaking by the European (ESA) and Japanese (JAXA) space agencies, is dedicated to studying the planet Mercury. The PHEBUS instrument, developed by LATMOS, is a spectrometer featuring two ultraviolet channels and two visible-light channels. It was designed to study Mercury's exosphere and its interactions with the planet's surface and the interplanetary environment. LATMOS is responsible for PHEBUS operations as well as the production and distribution of scientific data in collaboration with ESA. LATMOS will coordinate the initial scientific analysis of PHEBUS data.
Activity
This position is for a postdoctoral researcher (M/F) who will participate in various tasks carried out by the PHEBUS team at LATMOS as part of the Bepi-Colombo mission.
Activities will include scientific data analysis, the planning and scheduling of scientific observations, and the development of code for generating archived data products.
Your Profil
Skills
PhD in Astrophysics.
- Strong knowledge of planetary physics, particularly regarding planetary exospheres.
- Knowledge of ultraviolet spectroscopy and data processing.
- Proficiency in Python (essential) and IDL (optional).
- High level of proficiency in French and English.
Your Work Environment
The PHEBUS team is based at the LATMOS site in Guyancourt (OVSQ). Work will be performed at this location. The team consists of three permanent scientists and four support engineers.
Constraints and risks
not applicable
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
Between €3 131,35 and €4 341,70 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 | UMR8190-ERIQUE-003 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Mathematics and mathematical interactions |
| Relevant experience | 1 to 4 years |
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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