Analysis of MTG-I1 / -S1 data to study atmospheric chemical pollution by lightning

Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA - CSIC); Alicante; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

El Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA - CSIC) busca un investigador doctoral para una posición de 3 años en el grupo TRAPPA. El rol involucra investigar la química atmosférica de los relámpagos utilizando mediciones y modelado. Se requiere maestría en disciplinas relevantes y experiencia en programación y análisis de datos.

Servicios

Cobertura completa de seguridad social

Posibilidad de extensión de contrato de 1 año

Formación

• Máster o equivalente en Física, Matemáticas Aplicadas o Ciencia Ambiental.
• Alta competencia en programación, análisis de datos e inglés (C1).
• Interés y experiencia en análisis de datos satelitales y modelado atmosférico.

Responsabilidades

• Investigar fenómenos eléctricos atmosféricos analizando datos de Meteosat.
• Utilizar herramientas de modelado como WRF.
• Redactar informes científicos sobre los hallazgos.

Conocimientos

Programación en Python

Programación en Fortran

Análisis de datos

Inglés (nivel C1)

Educación

Máster en Física, Matemáticas Aplicadas o Ciencia Ambiental

Descripción del empleo

Organisation / Company: Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA - CSIC)

Department

Solar System Research

Field

• Physics » Applied physics
• Mathematics » Applied mathematics
• Computer science » Programming
• Computer science » Database management
• Environmental science » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions

Undergraduate Positions

Location

Spain

Application Deadline

10 Jul 2025 - 23:00 (Europe / Madrid)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Offer Starting Date

16 Sep 2025

Funding

Not funded by a EU programme

Research Description

We announce one PhD position within the TRansient Plasmas in Planetary Atmospheres (TRAPPA) group at the IAA - CSIC in Granada, Spain. The PhD will investigate atmospheric electricity phenomena, focusing on lightning's chemical role using space- and ground-based measurements, and modeling tools such as WRF. The project includes analysis of data from Meteosat Third Generation instruments and the Atmospheric Space Interaction Monitor (ASIM).

Employment Details

Full-time employment as a PhD student for 3 years, with a possible 1-year extension. Starting date negotiable, ideally September 16, 2025. Full social security coverage and a gross salary of 1600 EUR/month (14 payments). Living expenses in Granada are comparatively lower.

Requirements

• Master Degree or equivalent in Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Environmental Science
• High proficiency in programming (Python, Fortran), data analysis, and English (C1 level)
• Interest and experience in satellite data analysis, atmospheric modeling, and scientific writing

Additional Information

The main task involves analyzing Meteosat data to uncover correlations between lightning activity and atmospheric chemical pollution. The candidate should be flexible, motivated, and proactive.

Eligibility

Applicants without a master's degree but planning to obtain one by September 2025 can apply, provided they register as doctoral students at the University of Granada by then.

Application Deadline

July 10, 2025

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed until July 10, 2025, with final decisions communicated before the end of July 2025.