The International Space Science Institute (ISSI) in Bern, Switzerland invites applications for the 2025 Johannes Geiss Fellowship (JGF25). With this fellowship ISSI honours the memory of Johannes Geiss, the founder of ISSI, and his contributions to the space sciences.
The fellowship aims to attract internationally renowned scientists to make a significant contribution to the ISSI mission by pursuing ambitious independent research, in any of the disciplines that are part of ISSI’s core mission: Astrophysics, Heliophysics, Planetary Sciences and Earth Science.
The Johannes Geiss Fellow is expected to participate in ISSI activities and to collaborate with ISSI’s scientific staff and visitors, as well as with research institutes in Switzerland. The Johannes Geiss Fellow is invited to give public lectures in close collaboration with the Pro ISSI Association.
The JGF provides a stipend covering travel costs, an apartment for the duration of the stay and living expenses for a stay at ISSI Bern of up to 6 months. ISSI can host JGFs either for a single extended visit (e.g., during a sabbatical) or for several shorter duration visits.
The application (to be submitted as a single pdf-file) should comprise a cover letter (max. 2 pages), a brief outline of the research planned while at ISSI and possible collaborations with Swiss and/or other institutions (max. 3 pages), a curriculum vitae (max. 5 pages), a list of the 10 most relevant publications, and a declaration of availability for outreach activities.
All applications must be received by ISSI no later than October 18, 2024, through the online submission form below.
The earliest possible starting date for the JGF is January 2025.
Further information may be obtained from the ISSI website www.issibern.ch and from Dr. Antonella Nota antonella.nota@issibern.ch.
The International Space Science Institute (ISSI) in Bern, Switzerland, invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the space sciences, including Astrophysics & Cosmology, Heliophysics and Plasma, and Planetary Sciences for a two-year period, ideally starting in January 2025, to be negotiated. The successful candidate should have received a Ph.D. within the last five year in the fields related to the space sciences of Astrophysics & Cosmology, Heliophysics and Plasma, and Planetary Sciences.
Successful candidates are expected to pursue their own independent research programme and to participate in ISSI’s research activities. They are encouraged to collaborate with the scientific staff of the Institute, and to interact with a large and diverse community of scientists from all over the world. ISSI provides the possibility to participate and/or lead an international team visiting ISSI. Additionally, cooperation with Swiss universities is strongly encouraged.
Salary and conditions of employment will be similar to those provided by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF salary ranges). Nationals from ESA Member States are especially encouraged to apply.
Further information may be found at https://www.issibern.ch/ and by contacting Mr. Dominique Fuchs (dominique.fuchs@issibern.ch).
The application (to be submitted as a single pdf-file) should include a cover letter (max. 1 page), an outline of the research plan (max. 3 pages), a curriculum vitae, (max. 2 pages), a list of publications, and the names and contact addresses of three potential references. Letters of reference will be requested by ISSI at a later stage in the recruitment process.
ISSI is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and visitors. All applications must be received by ISSI no later than October 31, 2024, through the online submission form below.
The International Space Science Institute (ISSI) in Bern, Switzerland, invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Earth Sciences for a two-year period, ideally starting in January 2025, to be negotiated. The successful candidate should have received a Ph.D. within the last five year in the fields related to Earth Sciences in general.
Successful candidates are expected to pursue their own independent research programme and to participate in ISSI’s research activities. They are encouraged to collaborate with the scientific staff of the Institute, and to interact with a large and diverse community of scientists from all over the world. ISSI provides the possibility to participate and/or lead an international team visiting ISSI. Additionally, cooperation with Swiss universities is strongly encouraged.
Salary and conditions of employment will be similar to those provided by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF salary ranges). Nationals from ESA Member States are especially encouraged to apply.
Further information may be found at https://www.issibern.ch/ and by contacting Mr. Dominique Fuchs (dominique.fuchs@issibern.ch).
The application (to be submitted as a single pdf-file) should include a cover letter (max. 1 page), an outline of the research plan (max. 3 pages), a curriculum vitae, (max. 2 pages), a list of publications, and the names and contact addresses of three potential references. Letters of reference will be requested by ISSI at a later stage in the recruitment process.
ISSI is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and visitors. All applications must be received by ISSI no later than October 31, 2024 through the online submission form below.
