PostDoc position in Exoplanet science preparation for PLATO at the IAC (Tenerife) |

The IAC (Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias, Tenerife) invites applications for a postdoctoral position to work within the project “Asteroseismology and Exoplanet science with PLATO and preparations for HAYDN at IAC”, with an expected focus on circumbinary planets and/or ground-based photometric follow-up.

Job Reference: PS-2025-074
Application deadline: 16 November 2025
Starting date: –
Where: Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC), C. Vía Láctea, s/n, 38205 La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
Duration of the contract: Indefinite
Salary: €39.330 (gross per year)

Job Tasks

The candidate will work on the project linked to the line of research “Helio and astero-seismology and exoplanets search” and pursue research in the following fields:

Detection and analysis of extrasolar planet systems, especially around binary stars;
Analysis and interpretation of photometry from ground and space-based facilities;
Development of analysis-tools for ground-based photometry;
The availability to participate in outreach activities related to PLATO is appreciated.

Profile’s requirements

excellent research record, commensurate with the duration of their research career.
Ph.D. degree in Astrophysics or Physics by the application deadline

Particular attention will be given to applicants with experience in the field of extrasolar planets and/or binary stars, with emphasis on the analysis of photometric data and planet system dynamics, and the corresponding development of tools.