Job offer Doctoral Candidate position (DC3) at University College London for the completion of a PhD within the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network EXODOCS - ExoMars Rosalind Franklin

All complete and eligible applications will be assessed by the Recruitment Committee of the corresponding Doctoral Candidate (DC) position. The evaluation is based on the submitted documentation and includes the following criteria: Academic background and performance Professional and/or research experience Motivation and alignment with the selected project Reference letters Each application will be scored out of 50 points. Only candidates obtaining a minimum score of 35/50 will be considered for the next stage. The top-ranked candidates (up to five per position) will be shortlisted for interview. Step 2 - Online Interview (50%) Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview with the Recruitment Committee. The interview will assess: Scientific knowledge and understanding relevant to the project Motivation and interest in the research topic Communication skills and proficiency in English Capacity to conduct independent research in an international environment Final Selection The final ranking will be based on the combined score from both stages (maximum 100 points). The candidate with the highest overall score will be offered the position. A minimum final score of 70/100 is required for recruitment. If no candidate reaches this threshold, the position may be re-opened. Candidates who are positively evaluated but not selected may be placed on a reserve list, which can be used to fill future vacancies or positions that become available. More detailed information is provided in section 6 of the "Guide for Applicants". Additional comments MOBILITY: Researchers are required to undertake trans-national mobility (i.e., move from one country to another) when taking up the appointment. At the time of selection by the host organisation, researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of their host organization for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to their recruitment. Short stays, such as holidays, are not taken into account. For all recruitments, the eligibility of the researcher will be determined at the date of the recruitment in the action. WORK CONDITIONS: see section 4 of the "Guide for applicants"

Master Degree or equivalent, Master Degree or equivalent Research Field Physics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent Research Field Engineering » Computer engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalent Skills/Qualifications Applicants must, at the date of recruitment, comply with the following eligibility criteria:

• Applicants must hold, by the starting date of the PhD, aMaster's degree (or equivalent). Candidates who are in the final stage of their Master's studies and expect to obtain the degree before the start of the PhD are also eligible to apply.
• Applicants must not have been awarded a doctoral degree.
• At the time of recruitment by the host institution, applicants must be in the first four years (full-time equivalent) of their research career, counted from the date of obtaining the degree that formally entitles them to embark on a doctorate.
• Applicants must comply with the Marie Skłodowska-Curie mobility rule, meaning that they must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the recruitment date. Short stays such as holidays are not taken into account.
• Applicants must be proficient in English, both written and spoken.The required proof of proficiency is provided in the description of each DC position (see below).
• The positions are open to applicants of any nationality.
Languages ENGLISH,
• To hold, at the time of the PhD starting date, an MSc degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Planetary Science, Geology or related fields. Applicants who are in the final stage of their MSc studies and expect to obtain the degree before the start of the PhD are also eligible to apply.
• To have not been awarded a doctoral degree.
• At the time of recruitment by the host organization, you must be in the first four years (full-time equivalent) of your research career, counted from the date of obtaining the MSc degree (or equivalent).
• You must comply with the European Commission's mobility rule, meaning at the time of recruitment by the host organization, you must not have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the host organization for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the starting employment contract date. Compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays are not taken into account.
• To be proficient in English language. The required level of English proficiency will be assessed in a position-specific manner, depending on the DC position (details are provided in each DC job vacancy post advertised on EURAXESS).
Selection process

EXODOCS is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network (DN) funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe programme (Grant Agreement No. 101226728). The MSCA Doctoral Network programme offers highly competitive and attractive salary and working conditions. EXODOCS brings together a multidisciplinary and intersectoral consortium of academic institutions, research centres, and industrial partners across Europe, with the common goal of training a new generation of researchers in planetary and astrobiology exploration, advanced analytical instrumentation, data analysis, and transferable skills. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for full-time, fixed-term positions (36 months) as Doctoral Candidates (DCs). Successful applicants will be enrolled in a PhD programme at Universidad de Valladolid and will conduct original research aligned with the scientific objectives of EXODOCS. At UVa, the recruited DCs will be embedded within a leading planetary spectroscopy research group and will join the Raman Laser Spectrometer (RLS) science team of the ESA/ExoMars mission to Mars, actively contributing to scientific activities related to rover operations, data analysis, and interpretation in preparation for the mission launch currently planned for 2028. The positions are expected to start in Spring 2026, subject to administrative procedures and candidate availability., The MSCA DN programme offers a highly competitive and attractive salary and working conditions. The successful candidates will receive a salary in accordance with the MSCA regulations for DCs. Selected candidates will have a fulltime employment contract for the duration of 3 years (36 months). The DC will be contracted according to the national rules of the country with full social security benefits. Selected candidates will receive a salary in accordance with the MSCA regulations for DCs, constituted by a generous living allowance, a mobility allowance and a family allowance. More information is provided in section 4 of the "Guide for Applicants". Eligibility criteria