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PhD projects for autumn 2025 at the AstrobiologyOU (The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK)

The AstrobiologyOU research group at The Open University are advertising several fully funded PhD projects for autumn 2025 entry. Advertised projects span a range of disciplines and topics, and include:

  • Follow the fluids: hydrothermal alteration in Iceland and implications for Early Earth
    • Lead supervisor Dr Julia Semprich

  • Tracking the fate of ocean carbon within the ice shells of icy moons
    • Lead supervisor Dr Mark Fox-Powell

  • Exploring the contribution of meteorite impacts on the Earth’s early ocean composition
    • Lead supervisor Dr Nisha Ramkissoon

  • Pushed to the Extreme: Extremophile-Mediated Bioremediation of Smouldering Sewage Sludge Emissions
    • Lead supervisor Dr Michael Macey

..and others! See https://www5.open.ac.uk/research-groups/astrobiology/work-with-us/phds for more information and links to apply. Keep your eye on the page as more projects may be added in the coming weeks.

Group Coordinator position in leading theory group focused on the physics of life, alien life, and origins of life at the Arizona State University

Work with Professor Sarah Walker, principal investigator (PI), in managing her research group, through day-to-day supervision of research assistants, preparing and editing manuscripts, project and lab management while making a leading contribution, in liaison with the PI, in submitting grant proposals.

Main task: 60% of time involves leading coordination of a large multi-partner, multi-center world leading research group, and participation in developing high level research together with team and subgroup leaders. The person will also take part and receive training in the front-line research activities of the group for the other 40% of time.

The position is ideally suited for transitioning from a postdoc/tech position to learning to run a theory group, with the opportunity to lead science efforts to advance understanding of what life is.

đź“…Closing date: 5th May – 3:00pm MST(GMT-7)đź“…

For more info on the position click here, while here you will find full details and information on how to apply.

Permanent position at the Open University (Milton Keynes, UK)

An exciting opportunity to join AstrobiologyOU as a Senior Fellow is now **open for applications**. 

The post holder will undertake a self-directed research programme that will sit within the remit of AstrobiologyOU’s research and will result in significant outputs and impact. Their programme will demonstrate effective use of AstrobiologyOU’s and the Open University’s laboratory facilities. The post-holder will be expected to generate income through research grants and/or collaboration with industry.

đź“…Closing date: 12th October – 12:00pm (midday)đź“…

For more info on the position click here, while here you will find full details and information on how to apply