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Open doctoral position in 2026: “JWST & ELT/METIS Mid-infrared Characterization of young Exoplanets”. 

Open doctoral position in 2026: “JWST & ELT/METIS Mid-infrared Characterization of young Exoplanets”. 

The ExoWorlds Imaging Group at MPIA is currently recruiting one fully funded PhD students (start: September 2026, flexible) in the field of exoplanet detection & characterization with JWST and the ELT. Please find more information on the complete project here. Contact: chauvin@mpia.de

Deadline: June 30th, 2026.
International Max Planck Research School

International Max Planck Research School

The Max Planck Society and Heidelberg University jointly operate the International Max Planck Research School for Astronomy & Cosmic Physics (IMPRS-HD) at Heidelberg University. Highly qualified students can enroll at the IMPRS-HD to pursue a doctorate in astronomy or astrophysics at Heidelberg University. We regularly open PhD position through the IMPRS-HD school with a deadline in Fall every year. More information here or please contact chauvin@mpia.de.
Regular call for internship with the ExoWorlds Imaging Group.

Regular call for internship with the ExoWorlds Imaging Group.

The ExoWorlds Imaging Group offers different types of project for students from bachelor to master level in the field of exoplanets. For students available to work in Heidelberg (fully funded or not funded), you can simply apply here (regular call). You can find also more information on the following page. Contact: chauvin@mpia.de 
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