Post Doc in greenhouse gas monitoring

Aarhus University; Denmark; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Aarhus University, Department of Geoscience, invites applications for a 19-month postdoctoral position focused on remote sensing and methane monitoring within the GHG-MONITOR project. The successful candidate will process hyperspectral data, develop and validate methods to quantify methane, and explore integration of drone and satellite data using machine learning.

The position includes field campaigns and collaboration with researchers and partners, with anticipated contributions to

Qualifications

• PhD in remote sensing, computer science, atmospheric or environmental science, geoscience, physics, engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with quantitative data analysis and scientific programming, preferably in Python.
• Experience with hyperspectral imaging, atmospheric spectroscopy, greenhouse-gas measurements, UAV observations, radiative-transfer calculations or atmospheric dispersion modelling an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate across disciplines and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyse hyperspectral observations and develop methods for quantifying methane emissions.
• Develop and validate methods for quantifying methane emissions; focus on integrating local drone data with satellite observations.
• Participate in field campaigns and collaborate with researchers and external partners; contribute to publications and project reporting.

Skills

Quantitative data analysis

Scientific programming (Python)

Independent working

English communication

Education

PhD in remote sensing or related discipline

Job description

Are you interested in remote sensing and greenhouse-gas monitoring, and can you contribute to the development of the GHG-MONITOR project? Then the Department of Geoscience, Aarhus University, invites you to apply for a 19-month postdoctoral position.

The postdoctoral researcher will be part of the GHG-MONITOR project, which develops a drone-based method for monitoring greenhouse-gas emissions using a hyperspectral camera. We are currently focusing on methane.

The work will include processing and analysing hyperspectral observations and developing and validating methods for quantifying methane emissions. A special focus will be on exploring how our local drone data can be combined with satellite observations, using machine learning and other modelling approaches, to improve methane emission monitoring efforts.

The position includes field campaigns that the candidate should be open to join. The postdoc will collaborate with researchers and external partners and contribute to publications, project reporting and the delivery of the project’s monitoring solution.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a PhD in remote sensing, computer science, atmospheric or environmental science, geoscience, physics, engineering or a related discipline. Experience with quantitative data analysis and scientific programming, preferably in Python is required. Experience with hyperspectral imaging, atmospheric spectroscopy, greenhouse-gas measurements, UAV observations, radiative-transfer calculations or atmospheric dispersion modelling will be considered an advantage. The successful applicant should be able to work independently, collaborate across disciplines and communicate effectively in English.

Place of work and area of employment

The place of employment is Aarhus University, and the place of work is Department of Geoscience, Aarhus University, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 2, DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.

Contact information

For further information, please contact: Associate Professor, Christoffer Karoff, [phone], [e-mail]

Deadline

Applications must be received no later than 1 November 2026.

Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions at basic salary steps 4-8.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.

Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more here . Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark here .

Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here .

At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development. We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent. On our website , you can find information on all types of scientific positions, as well as the entry criteria we use when assessing candidates. You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development.

Natural Sciences refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities under the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation .

Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxationand the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities .