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Four Exoplanets Postdoctoral Research Positions in Geneva
The exoplanet team[1] of the University of Geneva has an opening for 4 postdoctoral researchers to work on a range of topics related to exoplanet detection, characterization and theoretical modelling. These topics are: The detection and characterization of exoplanet systems through high-precision radial velocity measurements (2 positions) – contacts for information: Prof. François Bouchy (bouchy@unige.ch), […]
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Weather report: hot scorching storms of sand on exoplanet VHS 1256 b.
Ever had sand hot whip across your face? That’s a soothing experience compared to the volatile conditions discovered high in the atmosphere of planet VHS 1256 b. Researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope proved that its clouds are made up of silicate particles, ranging from fine specks to small grains. Plus, its near-constant cloud cover is […]
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CHEOPS mission extended
After more than three years in orbit, the mission of the CHEOPS space telescope has just been extended. Led by the University of Bern in collaboration with the University of Geneva, CHEOPS is a joint mission of the European Space Agency (ESA) and Switzerland. On March 7th, ESA’s Science Programme Committee has confirmed its continued […]
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Tumultuous migration on the edge of the Hot Neptune Desert
All kinds of exoplanets orbit very close to their star. Some look like the Earth, others like Jupiter. Very few, however, are similar to Neptune. Why this anomaly in the distribution of exoplanets? Researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) PlanetS have observed a sample of […]
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Four classes of planetary systems
Astronomers have long been aware that planetary systems are not necessarily structured like our solar system. Researchers from the Universities of Bern and Geneva, as well as from the National Centre of Competence in Research PlanetS, have now shown for the first time that there are in fact four types of planetary systems. In our […]
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“We need to normalise failure in academia”
The Academic Platform of the NCCR PlanetS organised a series of three workshops over the last two months, with a common theme to them: aiming for a healthier academic life. Today we look back at some of the key messages of each workshop. Well-being in academia The first workshop was held on the 8th of […]
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Changes in the communication team
Your communication team has evolved! There has been several changes in the last few months and with Phase III of the NCCR PlanetS. We welcome two new members with Sophie Krummenacher and Thibaut Roger. They are replacing respectively Sylviane Blum (retirement) and Arian Bastani who left the NCCR and joined the communication team of Bern’s […]
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Planetarium training at the General Assembly
In 2022, the NCCR PlanetS acquired two 5m-diameter inflatable planetariums, staying at the universities of Bern and Geneva. Transportable by car and able to welcome 15-20 persons per session, PlanetS members and associates can borrow them, upon request to the communication team, for school visits or other events. We are now looking for volunteers to help […]
Continue ReadingArchived (Do not apply): PhD position – Modelling of microorganisms in extraterrestrial environments
Archived (Do not apply): PhD position – Modelling of microorganisms in extraterrestrial environments The Exoplanets and Origins of Life research group (www.saintex.unibe.ch) at the University of Bern’s Centre for Space and Habitability (CSH) invites applications for a PhD position part of the new ERC SenseLife project, which aims at remotely detecting traces of past or […]
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Second #NCCRWomen campaign
Last November, the second #NCCRWomen campaign started, featuring again scientists from the NCCR PlanetS! #NCCRWomen is an initiative launched for the 50th anniversary of women’s right to vote in Switzerland (7th of February 1971). It puts under the spotlight, women from each NCCR, sharing their portrait on a dedicated Twitter account, looking back at their […]
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