Trottier Postdoctoral Fellow

The Trottier Institute for Research on Exoplanets (IREx), affiliated with the Department of Physics of the Université de Montréal (UdeM), offers the Trottier Postdoctoral Fellowship each year, which enables cutting-edge independent research in experimental, observational, or theoretical astrophysics applied to the study of exoplanets and related fields of astrophysics and astronomical instrumentation. See our website for more information:

https://exoplanetes.umontreal.ca/en/job/2027-trottier-postdoctoral-fellowship/

Apply here https://forms.gle/2YLf9hTDEi4n3JSj7 before Dec 15th, 11:59PM (Eastern time).

Eligibility requirements:

• A Ph.D. in physics, astronomy or related discipline is required at the time when the position starts.
• All areas of research related to exoplanets, related fields of astrophysics and astronomical instrumentation are eligible.
• Preference will be given to applicants within 3 years of obtaining their Ph.D. Applicants with career interruptions resulting from parental, medical or family leaves, or other causes are invited to mention these in their cover letter if so desired.

Location

The position is held at the Université de Montréal. The researcher will work on-site at the MIL campus located at 1375 ave Thérère-Lavoie-Roux in Montreal, or using a combination of remote work and on-site work.

Starting Date

The successful applicant is expected to start between May and September 2027.

Duration

The position is for two years, renewable for a third year subject to performance and availability of funds.

Conditions

The remuneration includes an annual salary of CAD 65,000 (full-time), maximum research funds of CAD 10,000 per year (for travel, publication, etc.), and a one-time allowance of up to CAD 2,000 for moving expenses to Montreal.

Postdoctoral fellows are part of SERUM-POSTDOC (the union of postdoctoral fellows of UdeM for postdoctoral fellows), and a collective agreement governs their working conditions. A full-time employee works between 35 and 40 hours per week. They are entitled to 23 vacation days. They are also entitled to several holidays and social leaves, including parental leave. The Postdoctoral Fellow Guide at the Université de Montréal contains additional relevant information about postdoctoral positions.

Application

To apply, fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/2YLf9hTDEi4n3JSj7. If you encounter an issue with the form, you can also send your application to nathalie@astro.umontreal.ca.

Your application must include, in a single PDF file:

1. (optional) A cover letter (maximum 1 page)
2. A statement of research interest (maximum 2 pages, including figures; references can be added on a 3rd page)
3. A curriculum vitae including a list of publications: please clearly distinguish between peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed articles.

You should also arrange to have three referees send a letter of reference to nathalie@astro.umontreal.ca before the deadline. Please ask your referees to adopt the format ApplicantName_RefLastName_Rec_IREx.pdf

Deadline

Applications submitted by December 15, 2026, will receive full consideration. This position will, however, remain open until filled.