PhD Position in Experimental Space Physics and Astrochemistry (OREOcube/Exocube)

This three-year salaried PhD position at Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany, focuses on the OREOcube and Exocube experiments aboard the International Space Station. The successful candidate will investigate how radiation alters organic molecules using advanced spectroscopy and laboratory techniques. The work bridges astrochemistry, space physics, and molecular chemistry, contributing to understanding prebiotic chemistry in space environments. The position is ideal for candidates with a strong background in experimental physics or chemistry and an interest in space research. The project is part of a broader effort to explore the origins of life and molecular processes in space.

• Conduct experiments on the International Space Station (ISS) to study radiation-induced changes in organic molecules using the OREOcube and Exocube payloads.
• Perform advanced spectroscopy and laboratory-based analyses to characterize molecular alterations caused by space radiation.
• Develop and optimize experimental protocols for both ground-based and space-based investigations.
• Collaborate with international research teams to analyze and interpret data from the ISS experiments.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present results at national and international conferences.
• Maintain and document all experimental procedures, data, and findings in compliance with academic and research standards.