Programa posdoctoral de ESO en Europa 2026/2027

The European Southern Observatory (ESO) has opened the call for its postdoctoral programme in Europe for 2026/2027 (ESO Fellowship Programme Europe 2026/2027), aimed at research staff in the early stages of their scientific career.

The programme offers the possibility of developing an independent research project at ESO’s headquarters in Garching, near Munich, Germany, within an international scientific environment and in close contact with research staff, instrumentation specialists and other professionals of the organisation.

The contracts have a duration of three years. In addition to carrying out their research, the selected people will devote 25% of their time to functional activities, which may include training in advanced technological fields or participation in ESO projects.

Those who have obtained a doctorate in astronomy, physics or a related discipline, or are in a position to obtain it before November 1, 2027, may submit their candidacy. The call is open to research personnel from any field of observational, theoretical or computational astrophysics.

ESO offers competitive remuneration, social benefits and financial support for family relocation, as well as funding for congresses and workshops and scientific stays in other institutions.

Applications must be submitted using the form available on the ESO employment portal.

The application must include, using the official ESO templates, a letter of motivation, a research plan and a relationship of academic and research trajectory. The contact details of three reference persons must also be provided.

The deadline is 15 October 2026.