🌌 About Exoplanetary Sciences
Exoplanetary sciences is an exciting field focused on discovering and studying planets orbiting stars beyond our solar system. Since the groundbreaking detection of the first exoplanet in 1995, thousands of worlds have been identified across different stellar systems. Researchers in this field investigate planetary formation, system architectures, atmospheric compositions, and the potential for habitability on distant worlds. Using advanced telescopes, numerical simulations, and cutting-edge observational techniques, scientists work to understand the diversity of planetary systems and compare them with our own solar system, ultimately seeking answers to fundamental questions about how planets form and whether life exists elsewhere in the universe.
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📋 Position Summary
✅ Position: PhD Research Fellow in Exoplanetary Sciences
✅ Institution: University of Oslo (Centre for Planetary Habitability – PHAB)
✅ Location: Oslo, Norway
✅ Fellowship Duration: 3 years (with possible 4th year involving 25% teaching or career-promoting work)
✅ Start Date: April 1, 2026, or as soon as possible
✅ Salary: NOK 550,800 – 595,000 per year (approximately USD 51,000 – 55,000), depending on competence and experience
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📚 Key Requirements
✅ Master’s degree or equivalent in (exo)planetary sciences or closely related discipline
✅ Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
✅ Experience in scientific programming
✅ Average grade: Bachelor’s degree C or better; Master’s degree B or better; Master’s thesis B or better (Norwegian system)
✅ Desired: Experience with exoplanet properties, ESA’s PLATO mission, planet formation models, and N-body simulations
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📄 Application Documents Required
✅ Cover letter with statement of motivation and research interests
✅ CV (education, positions, academic work, publications)
✅ Copies of Bachelor and Master’s degree diplomas and transcripts
✅ Documentation of English proficiency (if applicable)
✅ List of publications and academic work
✅ Names and contact details of 2-3 references
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⏰ Application Deadline: January 18, 2026
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👉 Apply Here: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/292281/phd-research-fellow-in-exoplanetary-sciences
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📖 Step-by-Step Application Guide
🔹 Step 1: Prepare all required documents listed above in English or Scandinavian language
🔹 Step 2: Retrieve your education results from Vitnemaalsportalen.no (if applicable)
🔹 Step 3: Visit the official application portal at Jobbnorge
🔹 Step 4: Click “Apply for this job” button on the job listing page
🔹 Step 5: Submit your application with all attachments through the Jobbnorge recruitment system
🔹 Step 6: Ensure all documentation is uploaded before the deadline
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🌟 What They Offer
✅ Pleasant and stimulating work environment at a Norwegian Centre of Excellence
✅ Excellent pension schemes and insurance through Statens Pensjonskasse
✅ Up to 1.5 hours per week of exercise during working hours
✅ Career development programs and supervision
✅ Family-friendly Oslo with rich cultural and outdoor activities
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📧 Contact Information
Professor Stephanie C. Werner: stephanie.werner@geo.uio.no
HR Adviser Kaja Mathisen: k.m.h.mathisen@mn.uio.no
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