| Job Title: PhD Opportunities in the Areas of Astronomy, Space, and Planetary Sciences at SEPS, NISER Bhubaneswar Job Category(s) : PhD Job Description : From Earth to space, we study it all! Join our interdisciplinary research group at National Institute of Science Education and Research, where astrophysicists, planetary, Earth, and atmospheric–oceanic scientists unite to explore nature in all its forms. 👉 PhD Opportunities at the School of Earth and Planetary Sciences (SEPS), NISER Bhubaneswar Explore the Cosmos. Decode Earth. Shape the Future. Are we alone in the universe? Do Earth-like worlds orbit distant stars? What secrets does our own planet still hold? At the School of Earth and Planetary Sciences (SEPS), NISER Bhubaneswar, we invite curious, driven, and fearless minds to tackle these profound questions. SEPS is a dynamic, interdisciplinary hub where astrophysicists, planetary scientists, Earth scientists, and space explorers unite to push the boundaries of knowledge, from the deep core of our planet to the farthest exoplanets in the galaxy. What We Explore: a) Exoplanet Detection and Atmospheric Characterization b) Star and Planet Formation, Astrochemistry and Astrobiology c) Planetary Surface and Interior Processes d) Atmospheric Physics and Climate Studies (Earth and Beyond) e) Experimental Cosmochemistry and Laboratory Astrophysics f) Data-driven Discovery using Machine Learning g) Earth System Sciences, Geophysics, Geodynamics, Geochemistry, and more Whether you are an observer, theorist, experimentalist, or data scientist, SEPS offers a vibrant, collaborative ecosystem that brings together in-house faculty, international visiting faculty, and world-class researchers through strong visiting programs, all designed to nurture your ideas, sharpen your skills, and empower you to contribute to frontier research areas linked to major national and international missions. Applications are now open for PhD positions. Come be part of a new generation of scientists solving the mysteries of our planet and the universe beyond. See the flyer for details on the application process. Application deadline : 2026-04-30 Institutional URL with the announcement : https://www.niser.ac.in/storage/notices/2026/academic/PhD_Advertisement_2026-2027_Summer.pdf Announcement Brochure/Poster/Notification : SEPS PhD 2026-27_Summer Session_Revised.png Name of the Contact Person : Dr. Liton Majumdar Affiliation of the Contact Person : NISER Bhubaneswar Email of the Contact Person : liton@niser.ac.in Other Remarks : N/A |