Analysis Of Mtg-I1/-S1 Data To Study Atmospheric Chemical Pollution By Lightning

buscojobs España; Alicante; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institution in Spain is offering a PhD position focused on studying atmospheric phenomena, particularly the chemical effects of lightning. The position requires a Master's degree and expertise in programming and data analysis. Candidates will engage in intensive data analysis and atmospheric modeling, with a competitive salary and full social security coverage.

Servicios

Full social security coverage

Option for extension of contract

Formación

• Master's degree in relevant field required.
• High proficiency in programming (Python, Fortran) and data analysis.
• English proficiency at C1 level necessary.

Responsabilidades

• Investigate atmospheric electricity phenomena and lightning's chemical role.
• Analyze data from various instruments and models related to atmospheric pollution.

Conocimientos

Programming in Python

Data analysis

English proficiency (C1 level)

Educación

Master's degree in Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Meteorology

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

Country

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 an EU programme

Research Infrastructure

No

Offer Description

We announce a PhD position within the TRansient Plasmas in Planetary Atmospheres (TRAPPA) group at the IAA - CSIC in Granada, Spain. The position focuses on investigating atmospheric electricity phenomena, especially lightning's chemical role, using optical measurements, satellite data, ground-based lightning measurements, and atmospheric modeling tools.

The successful candidate will combine data analysis with modeling to study regional and global atmospheric chemical pollution, utilizing data from instruments like the Lightning Imager, FCI, IRS, UVN, and the Atmospheric Space Interaction Monitor (ASIM).

We offer a full-time employment as a PhD student for 3 years, with an optional extension of 1 year. The salary is 1600 EUR/month with 14 payments, and the employment includes full social security coverage.

Requirements

• Master's degree in physics, applied mathematics, or meteorology
• High proficiency in programming (Python, Fortran) and data analysis
• Excellent command of English (C1 level)

Specific Requirements

The project involves analyzing data from MTG instruments to understand lightning-induced nitrogen oxides and their role in atmospheric chemistry, using models like WRF and ground-based measurements.

Additional Information

Salary: 1600 EUR/month, living in Granada is affordable. The candidate must register as a doctoral student at the University of Granada by early September 2025 to be eligible.

Application Process

Applications are open until July 10, 2025. Final decisions will be communicated by the end of July 2025.