Postdoctoral Fellow in Mars Atmospheric Science

Job Description

The Department of Physics and College of Science in the UAE University (UAEU) in Al Ain, UAE seeks a postdoctoral fellow to join its planetary science research. The fellow will focus on Mars atmospheric research in support of the exploration of scientific data from the ongoing Emirates Mars Mission (EMM, https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The research will cover the Mars upper atmosphere, connections between the Mars lower and upper atmosphere, and the space environment.

The fellow is expected to pursue independent research on the Mars atmosphere and climate, deliver presentations at international science conferences, author publications in top-ranking international science journals, and engage university students through internships and mentoring of thesis projects in collaboration with university professors. Willingness to collaborate with the interdisciplinary space science community at UAEU is required. The anticipated start date is as soon as possible.

The EMM science phase has been ongoing since 2021, providing unprecedented satellite data of the Martian atmosphere and surface. The fellow’s work may also include the use of Mars atmospheric models on UAEU’s supercomputing cluster.

• Undergraduate degree in Physics, Astronomy, Geoscience, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer/Data Science, or a related subject.
• PhD degree in Planetary Science, Atmospheric and Climate Science, Physics, Astronomy, Geoscience, Remote Sensing, Mathematics, Computer/Data Science, or a closely related field.

• Personal background in Planetary Science, Atmospheric Science, Spacecraft Remote Sensing, Climate Modelling, or similar.
• Proficiency in the analysis of big scientific data and related information and the use of relevant analysis toolboxes and programming codes (Python, IDL, Fortran, Matlab, etc.).
• A publication and conference record that compares favourably with others at a similar career stage.

• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility and proactive attitude, communication, and conflict solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a local group.
• Harmony with a large project team.
• Capacity to conduct both remote sensing and modelling based work.
• Well‑organized and self‑motivated, multitasking and deadline‑oriented work.
• Desire to contribute to cutting edge research.
• Willingness to travel overseas if necessary.

20,000 AED per month

28/02/2026

To apply, please submit the following via UAE University’s jobs portal at  (1) Cover letter (2) CV (3) Publications list (4) Contact details of two professional references.

Contact Info: claus.gebhardt.ae