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

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

Descripción de la vacante

The Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía seeks a PhD candidate for a full-time position focusing on atmospheric electricity phenomena, particularly lightning's chemical influence. The role involves using advanced modeling and measurements, requiring a Master's degree and programming skills, with an enticing salary of 1600 EUR/month.

Servicios

Full social security coverage

Formación

• Master's degree required by September 2025.
• High academic achievement is necessary.
• Experience with satellite data analysis and atmospheric modeling is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze data from Meteosat instruments to explore lightning and atmospheric pollution.
• Develop methods to quantify nitrogen oxides from lightning.
• Investigate lightning's chemical role using the WRF model.

Conocimientos

Programming in Python

Programming in Fortran

Data analysis

Proficiency in 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

Position

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Application Details

• Country: Spain
• Application Deadline: 10 Jul 2025 - 23:00 (Europe / Madrid)
• Type of Contract: Temporary
• Job Status: Full-time
• Hours Per Week: 37.5
• Start Date: 16 Sep 2025
• Funding: Not funded by an EU programme
• Research Infrastructure Staff Position: 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, ground-based lightning data, chemical instruments onboard satellites, and modeling tools like the WRF model and data from the Atmospheric Space Interaction Monitor (ASIM).

The successful candidate will combine modeling and measurements to study regional and global atmospheric chemical pollution, with a focus on lightning-related phenomena. The position offers a full-time employment for 3 years, with a possible extension, starting ideally in September 2025. The employment includes full social security coverage.

Application Contact

E-mail: [details not specified]

Requirements

• Research Fields: Physics, Applied Mathematics, Environmental Science » Global Change
• 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 good command of English (C1 level)
• Experience with satellite data analysis and atmospheric modeling is advantageous
• Motivated, flexible, and proactive personality

Specific Requirements

The project involves analyzing data from Meteosat Third Generation instruments to explore correlations between lightning activity and atmospheric chemical pollution. Tasks include developing methods to quantify nitrogen oxides produced by lightning and investigating the atmospheric chemical role of lightning using the WRF model and measurements.

Additional Information

Salary: 1600 EUR/month (14 payments), in Granada with lower living costs. The candidate must register as a doctoral student at the University of Granada by September 2025 if not already enrolled.

Eligibility

Applicants must have or plan to obtain a master's degree by September 2025. The application deadline is July 10, 2025. Final decisions will be communicated by the end of July 2025.