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

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

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institute is offering a PhD position focused on investigating atmospheric electricity phenomena within their TRAPPA group. The candidate will utilize satellite data and modeling tools to analyze the chemical roles of lightning in atmospheric chemistry over a three-year contract.

Servicios

Social security coverage

Health insurance

Formación

• Strong background in physics or applied mathematics.
• Experience with programming in Python and Fortran is essential.
• Interest in satellite data analysis and atmospheric modeling preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Develop methods to quantify lightning-produced nitrogen oxides.
• Investigate lightning's chemical role using WRF and satellite data.

Conocimientos

Strong programming skills

Data analysis interest

Good command of English

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

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 Position Details

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, lightning's chemical role, and regional/global atmospheric chemistry using space- and ground-based measurements, modeling tools, and data analysis from satellite instruments like MTG, VLF/LF networks, LMA, and the ESA's ASIM mission.

Employment Details

Full-time employment as a PhD student for 3 years, with a possible extension. The salary is 1600 EUR/month with 14 payments, including full social security coverage and health insurance. The start date is flexible but ideally September 16, 2025.

Requirements

• Master's degree in physics, applied mathematics, or meteorology.
• High academic achievement and excellence.
• Strong programming skills (Python, Fortran) and data analysis interest.
• Good command of English (C1 level), academic writing, and presentation skills.
• Experience with satellite data analysis and atmospheric modeling is a plus.
• Motivated, flexible, proactive individual.

Specific Tasks

• Develop methods to quantify lightning-produced nitrogen oxides.
• Investigate lightning's chemical role using WRF and satellite data.

Eligibility

Applicants can have their master's degree by early September 2025 and must be registered as doctoral students at the University of Granada by then.

Application Deadline

July 10, 2025

Selection Process

Applications are open until July 10, 2025, with decisions communicated by the end of July 2025.