Two postdoctoral positions on exoplanet atmosphere science at the Laboratoire d'Astrophysique de Bo

Two postdoctoral appointments are offered for research associated with exoplanet atmospheric studies. The candidates will join the team funded by the ERC Starting Grant project "WHIPLASH" led by Dr. Jeremy Leconte at the Bordeaux Laboratory for Astrophysics (LAB, France). The initial appointments will each be for two years, with a possible extension for up to three years total.

The successful candidates will work closely with Dr. Leconte and also with members of the exoplanet team at LAB (ECLIPSE; http://astrophy.u-bordeaux.fr/en/eclipse-exoplanets-climates-and-planeta...), such as F. Selsis, P. Bordé, P. Auclair-Desrotour, S. Raymond, etc. They will also be involved in the scientific consortium for the ESA selected mission ARIEL (https://ariel-spacemission.eu) and in the Trappist team.

The main goal of the project is to link 3D numerical modeling of exoplanetary atmospheres to current and upcoming observations of exoplanet characterization. The focus of the two positions will be
1) Analysis and modeling of spectroscopic observations of exoplanets. A previous experience with real data, especially form space based observatories, would be a strong plus.
2) 3D numerical modeling of exoplanet atmospheres. Although nod strictly needed, any expertise in cloud formation and radiative effects, radiative modeling of hot atmospheres, and/or 3D atmosphere models is strongly thought after.

More information wan be found at http://perso.astrophy.u-bordeaux.fr/JLeconte/whiplash.html
 
The successful candidates will be hosted by the LAB, newly relocated on the campus of the University of Bordeaux, in the beautiful city of Bordeaux, in southern France. The institute provides a dynamic and diverse environment for professional development, and a stimulating work environment.

The postdocs will also each receive a 5000 Euros-per-year travel grant to attend international conferences. Benefits include complete health insurance coverage and social security, as required by French law.