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

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

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institute in Granada is seeking a First Stage Researcher (R1) for a PhD position focusing on atmospheric electricity phenomena. The role involves extensive data analysis and modeling, with a clear commitment to academic excellence and collaboration. Candidates must have a relevant master's degree and strong programming skills to succeed in this full-time research opportunity starting in September 2025.

Servicios

Full social security coverage, including health insurance

Formación

• Master's degree in relevant fields preferred.
• High proficiency in programming and data analysis required.
• Experience with satellite data and atmospheric modeling is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Develop methods to quantify lightning-produced nitrogen oxides.
• Study the chemical role of lightning using WRF model and observational data.

Conocimientos

Programming (Python, Fortran)

Data analysis

English proficiency (C1 level)

Educación

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

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

Position:

First Stage Researcher (R1) - Undergraduate Positions

Location:

Spain

Application Deadline:

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

Type of Contract:

Temporary, Full-time (37.5 hours/week)

Start Date:

16 Sep 2025

Funding:

Not funded by an EU programme

Research Opportunity:

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

Research Focus:

Investigate atmospheric electricity phenomena, lightning's chemical role, using optical measurements, satellite data, ground-based measurements, and modeling tools to study regional/global atmospheric chemistry and pollution.

Employment Details:

Full-time PhD for 3 years with possible 1-year extension, starting around September 16, 2025. Salary: 1600 EUR/month (14 payments). Full social security coverage, including health insurance.

Application:

Apply via email. Deadline: July 10, 2025. Candidates must be or plan to be registered as doctoral students at the University of Granada by early September 2025.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Meteorology, or related fields.
• High proficiency in programming (Python, Fortran), data analysis, and English (C1 level).
• Experience with satellite data analysis, atmospheric transport, and chemistry modeling is advantageous.
• Motivated, flexible, proactive individual.

Research Tasks:

• Develop methods to quantify lightning-produced nitrogen oxides using satellite and ground measurements.
• Study the chemical role of lightning and discharges using WRF model and observational data.

Additional Information:

Living expenses in Granada are lower than in other parts of Spain. The project involves analyzing data from Meteosat Third Generation instruments and performing physical/chemical correlation studies between lightning activity and atmospheric pollution.

Note:

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