PhD position in numerical modeling of asteroid evolution

Master's degree in (astro-) physics, astronomy, planetary science, or a related field • Strong background in numerical modeling and computational methods • Experience with SPH / N-body simulations, granular physics, or geophysical modeling is an advantage • Programming skills (e.g., Python, Julia, C/C++, or similar) • Interest in planetary science, astronomy and small-body research • Ability to work collaboratively in an international team • Fluency in written and spoken English

A fully funded PhD position at the University of Bern (with salary following the guidelines of the University of Bern) • Participation in a cutting-edge ESA mission with high scientific impact • Access to state-of-the-art computational resources • A collaborative and international research environment • Opportunities for conference participation and scientific networking