Internal structure and subsurface of terrestrial planets and moons M/F
- Tenure Track Position
This offer is open to people with a document recognizing their status as a disabled worker.
Offer at a glance
The Unit
CNRS Terre & Univers
Contract Type
Tenure Track Position
Working hHours
Full Time
Remuneration
Annual salary from 54 600 Euros to 57 800 Euros depending on professionnal experience.
Apply Application Deadline : 02 September 2026 17:00
Job Description
Summary of the scientific project
The project aims to analyse seismological and/or radio data to decipher dynamic processes occurring in the interiors of terrestrial and icy bodies, in support, notably, of Juice (Jupiter's icy moons), ExoMars (geophysics/seismology of Mars) and EnVision (internal structure and geo-logical activity of Venus), FSS and SPSS (internal structure and seismicity of the Moon). Ex-pertise in planetary seismology and/or radar or radio investigation techniques will be essential for interpreting the data from these missions. The development of advanced analytical meth-ods to interpret seismic, radar and radio signals will enable us to constrain models of internal structures, tectonic processes and structures of the near-surface subsurface, in order to bet-ter understand the geological evolution of these bodies. This work will thus help to answer key questions regarding the habitability of icy moons, the dynamics of terrestrial planets and the mechanisms of planetary differentiation.
Summary of the teaching project
In agreement with the partner institution or the OSU that will host the chair, the teaching post will be fully converted into a national observation post for space-related disciplines in plane-tary science, particularly in seismology (Farside Seismic Suite Service) and radar & radio science (Exomars/WISDOM, EnVision/RSE), accredited by the CNRS-INSU. This service will count as full exemption from teaching duties. At the end of the contractual period, the candidate will be appointed to a permanent post as Director of Research at the CNRS-INSU.
Potential host facilities
- INSU - CNRS Terre & Univers
- IPAG - Institut de planétologie et d'astrophysique de Grenoble
- LPG - Laboratoire de Planétologie et Géosciences
- IPGP-UMR - UMR-Institut de physique du globe de Paris
- LATMOS - Laboratoire "Atmosphères et Observations Spatiales"
Your Profil
Profile Required
Holders of a doctorate or a PhD or equivalent degree or applicants who have gained scientific qualifications or carried out scientific work deemed to be of an equivalent level.There is no restriction on the age or nationality of applicants. All CNRS positions are accessible to people with disabilities, with special arrangements for tests made necessary by the nature of the disability
Your Work Environment
Host Lab Strategy
Each of the partner leading institutions and OSUs is involved in developing projects and in-struments to carry out seismological, radar and/or radio experiments on celestial bodies other than Earth (terrestrial planets and satellites) and on the Moon. This recruitment aims to con-solidate their leadership in the field and their capacity for multilateral cooperation with space agencies in the USA, China, Japan and Europe
Institution Strategy
Recruiting researchers who are deeply involved in the development, coordination and opera-tion of long-term observation programmes of the universe and planet Earth is a major priority for the CNRS and academic research. On a planet whose habitability is now threatened by global change and human pressure, understanding the mechanisms of the formation and evo-lution of the Universe and planets, and the emergence of life – particularly those that deter-mine the habitability of worlds – is a prerequisite. This understanding relies on the availability and sharing of research data, the majority of which must be acquired through continuous and long-term observation of natural and human-altered environments—a prerequisite for sci-ence-informed policy decisions. As the leading player in research and observation for re-search documenting the processes of the formation of the Universe and planets, as well as global change, the CNRS designs and manages numerous national and international research infrastructures (IR/IR*). These infrastructures are supported by National Observation Ser-vices (SNO) accredited by the INSU
International Strategy
France is a world leader in planetary seismology (instrumentation, space mission coordina-tion, and the analysis of seismic data), and leads the international coordination of lunar seis-mic data within the framework of an international seismic network. It has also developed ra-dar and radio science programmes that are essential for studying the subsurface and interiors of terrestrial planets.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
Annual salary from 54 600 Euros to 57 800 Euros depending on professionnal experience.
Total funding
200k€
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€
Research Policy
Open Science
The CNRS is developing a strong policy in favor of open science. Open science consists of making research results "as accessible as possible and closed as necessary". As such, the CNRS aims to make 100% of the texts of publications resulting from the work of its laboratories accessible , in particular through deposit in HAL. The data produced must also be made available and reusable, except for specific restrictions. In addition, the guiding principles of individual evaluation have been revised in accordance with the DORA declaration, to be more qualitative and to take into account all facets of the researcher's profession.
Science and society
The relationship between science and society is now recognized as a full dimension of scientific activity. The project will develop this dimension in synergy with all the partners. The resulting research work will contribute to informing public decision-making. Participatory science initiatives may be initiated with actors from the project’s socio-economic and cultural eco-system.
Scientific dissemination
The dissemination of the results will be done through world-class scientific productions: publications, patents, software... In addition, the results will be communicated to various targets such as scientific communities, media, decision makers, general public, schools, etc., with an adapted calendar. Specific tools may be developed such as websites, newsletters, meetings, international symposia, summer schools and conferences.
About the offer
| Offer reference | CPJ-2026-043 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Astrophysics Earth and telluric planets: structure, history, models |
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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