Research Associate (PhD or Postdoc position), Chair of Lunar & Planetary Exploration
The Chair of Lunar and Planetary Exploration at TUM invites applications for a Research Associate at the level of TV-L E13 (100%, public sector pay scale). We are strongly dedicated to improving the understanding of the lunar water cycle, with many applications in the field of solar system science and exploration. For RPS, we are developing a sensor suite to measure the electrical permittivity and temperature of lunar regolith, supporting the search for water on the Moon. Your tasks will include instrument development from TRL 5 to 8, test and characterisation of the instrument performance in a relevant environment (thermal-vacuum), scientific analysis and publication of the results, and contributing to the project management. We offer the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research in an academic environment at one of Europe's top universities. You will work in a team of highly motivated researchers, in an ambitious project aiming towards a Moon mission. You will have the opportunity to engage in the international research community, present your work at international conferences, and publish in leading journals. Through its Graduate Centre and Talent Factory, TUM supports PhD students and Postdocs by providing a dedicated qualification program, as well as interdisciplinary collaboration and networking opportunities.
proficiency in programming, numerical simulation, and data analysis,
• a strong passion and curiosity for space exploration and solar system science,
• excellent organisational and communicational skills in English (oral/writing).
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1 Research Asssociate PhD/Postdoc, The Chair of Lunar and Planetary Exploration at TUM invites applications for a Research Associate at the level of TV-L E13 (100%, public sector pay scale).