The International Space Science Institute (ISSI, Bern) invites applications for a full-time position of Director starting on January 1, 2026. The appointee will be a member of the Directorate of ISSI. The new Director will bring an established international reputation in either Astrophysics, Heliophysics, Planetary Sciences, or Earth Science, and their scientific expertise will complement the current composition of the Directorate. They will be responsible for the formal and informal interactions with the large community of scientists (approximately 1000) visiting ISSI every year. A good knowledge of ISSI and of the Swiss academic environment as well as of ESA and the worldwide space science community will be an asset.
The appointment will be made through the University of Bern at the associate professor level for a period of four years (renewable), with corresponding research opportunities and teaching duties.
The deadline is July 31st, 2025. For more information, see : https://www.issibern.ch/director-full-time-position/.
(Transmis par Thierry Dudok de Wit)