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

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

Descripción de la vacante

The Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA - CSIC) in Granada, Spain, is offering a PhD position in the TRAPPA group. The role focuses on researching atmospheric electricity and involves data analysis from optical measurements and satellites. Candidates must have a master's degree in a relevant field and programming skills. The gross salary is €1600/month with social security coverage.

Servicios

Social security coverage

Living expenses in Granada are lower than in other parts of Spain.

Formación

• Master's degree in relevant field or plans to complete it by September 2025.
• High proficiency in programming and data analysis required.
• Interest in satellite data analysis and atmospheric modeling is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Investigate atmospheric electricity phenomena and lightning's chemical role.
• Analyze data from Meteosat satellites and atmospheric modeling.
• Use optical measurements and satellite data for research.

Conocimientos

Programming (Python)

Programming (Fortran)

Data analysis

English (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 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 in the atmosphere, using optical measurements, satellite data, ground-based measurements, and modeling tools such as WRF and data from ESA's ASIM mission.

The position is for 3 years full-time, with a possible 1-year extension, starting around September 16, 2025. Salary is €1600/month with social security coverage.

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply via email. The deadline is July 10, 2025. Candidates must be registered as doctoral students at the University of Granada by early September 2025 to be eligible.

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)
• Interest in satellite data analysis and atmospheric modeling is a plus

Additional Information

Living expenses in Granada are lower than in other parts of Spain. The gross salary is €1600/month with 14 payments annually. The position involves analyzing data from Meteosat satellites and investigating lightning's chemical effects using models like WRF.

Eligibility

Applicants without a master's but planning to complete it by September 2025 can apply, provided they register as doctoral students by then.

Selection Process

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