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

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

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in astrophysics announces a PhD position within the TRAPPA group focusing on investigating atmospheric electricity phenomena. The role involves analyzing satellite and ground-based data, with a competitive salary and full social security coverage for a period of 3 years. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and strong programming skills.

Servicios

Full social security coverage

Formación

• Master's degree or equivalent required.
• Experience with satellite data analysis and atmospheric modeling is advantageous.
• Excellent command of English (C1 level).

Responsabilidades

• Investigate atmospheric electricity phenomena, especially lightning's chemical role.
• Analyze data from Meteosat satellites and ground lightning networks.
• Develop methods to quantify nitrogen oxides.

Conocimientos

Programming (Python, Fortran)

Data analysis

Communication skills

Educación

Master's degree in physics, applied mathematics, or meteorology

Herramientas

WRF model

Descripción del empleo

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

Offer Starting Date : 16 Sep 2025

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? No

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We announce one PhD (doctoral) position within the TRansient Plasmas in Planetary Atmospheres (TRAPPA) group at the IAA - CSIC in Granada, Spain.

This PhD position focuses on investigating atmospheric electricity phenomena, especially lightning's chemical role, using data from space- and ground-based measurements, and modeling tools like the WRF model.

The candidate will analyze data from instruments onboard the Meteosat Third Generation satellites, ground lightning networks, and the Atmospheric Space Interaction Monitor (ASIM) onboard the ISS, among others.

We offer a full-time employment as a PhD student for 3 years, with a possible extension, starting ideally on September 16, 2025. The position includes full social security coverage.

Where to apply

Email : (Application Email)

Requirements

Research Fields : Physics, Mathematics, Environmental science

Education Level : Master Degree or equivalent

Skills / Qualifications

• Master's degree in physics, applied mathematics, or meteorology with high academic achievement.
• Proficiency in programming (Python, Fortran), data analysis, and excellent command of English (C1 level).
• Experience with satellite data analysis, atmospheric transport, and chemistry modeling is advantageous.
• Motivated, flexible, proactive, with good communication skills.

Specific Requirements

The project involves analyzing Meteosat data to understand lightning's chemical impacts, developing methods to quantify nitrogen oxides, and studying atmospheric processes using WRF and other measurements.

Additional Information

Gross salary : 1600 EUR / month (14 payments). Living costs in Granada are relatively low.

Eligibility : Applicants planning to complete their Master 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 are accepted until July 10, 2025. Final decisions will be communicated by the end of July 2025.

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