Announcement

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