Postdoctoral Positions in Planetary Science – National Space Science Center, CAS
Position: Postdoctoral Positions in Planetary Science – National Space Science Center, CAS
Employer: National Space Science Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences
http://english.nssc.cas.cn/about/introduction/
Location: Beijing, China
Sector: Academic
Relevant division: Planetary and Solar System Sciences (PS)
Type: Full time
Level: Experienced
Salary: 35000 - 40000 € / Year
Required education: PhD
Application deadline: Open until the position is filled
Posted: 22 April 2025
Job description:
The Planetary Science Group at the National Space Science Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences (NSSC, CAS), invites applications for 2–3 postdoctoral positions in the field of planetary science.
China is entering a new era of deep space exploration, with multiple ambitious missions planned over the next 10 to 15 years. The Chang’e-6 mission has successfully returned samples from the far side of the Moon, and the Chang’e-7 mission is scheduled for launch in 2026. Read more about Chang’e-7 here: https://academic.oup.com/nsr/article/11/2/nwad329/7503932
In parallel, China’s planetary exploration program is rapidly progressing, with upcoming missions including:
Tianwen-2 – Asteroid sample return mission (launch scheduled for this year)
Tianwen-3 – Mars sample return mission
Tianwen-4 – Exploration of the Jupiter system
The Planetary Science Group at NSSC is deeply involved in the scientific planning and execution of these missions. We are official science team members of most of them. Our research areas include planetary geology, remote sensing, spectroscopy, and sample analysis, etc.
We focus on topics such as the evolution of the Moon and the Earth–Moon system, the geological history and habitability of terrestrial planets, and the composition and development of small solar system bodies including asteroid and icy moons.
Our team currently includes 14 members: 3 Professors, 5 Associate Professors, and 6 Postdoctoral Researchers.
We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a background in planetary science or related fields to join our dynamic and growing team. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research, contribute to active and upcoming missions, and collaborate with national and international partners.
Requirement: Ph.D. in planetary science and related field, fluent in English speaking.
Length: 2 years with a possible 1 year extension .
Salary: (35,000-40,000€/year) per year plus subsidy for apartment renting and round trip flight ticket.
How to apply: If you are interested, please send your CV to Prof. Steve Yang Liu. Email: yangliu@nssc.ac.cn
