Opportunities

The Edinburgh Centre for Planetary Sciences supports a vibrant research community spanning geosciences, astronomy, physics, engineering, chemistry, biology, and data science.

We welcome students and researchers who want to explore the Solar System, characterise exoplanets, investigate the origins of life, develop space technologies, or contribute to future planetary missions.

Below are key routes into postgraduate and postdoctoral research within the Centre.

Astronomy Laboratory

The University of Edinburgh offers a wide range of PhD opportunities across its Schools and Research Institutes.

GeoSciences Laboratory

The Edinburgh Centre for Planetary Sciences welcomes postdoctoral researchers across all areas of planetary science.