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

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

Descripción de la vacante

El Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía busca un investigador de doctorado en un proyecto sobre fenómenos eléctricos atmosféricos, centrado en la química de los rayos. El puesto, que ofrece 1600 EUR mensuales por 3 años, requiere habilidades en programación y análisis de datos, y comenzará en septiembre de 2025.

Servicios

Gastos de vida más bajos en Granada

Formación

• Máster o equivalente en Física, Matemáticas Aplicadas o Ciencias Ambientales requerido.
• Programación en Python y Fortran es esencial.
• Experiencia en análisis de datos y modelado atmosférico es ventajosa.

Responsabilidades

• Desarrollar métodos para cuantificar óxidos de nitrógeno producidos por rayos.
• Investigar el papel químico de los rayos en escalas regionales utilizando WRF y mediciones.

Conocimientos

Programación alta en Python

Programación alta en Fortran

Análisis de datos

Mediciones satelitales

Modelado atmosférico

Inglés excelente (nivel C1)

Personalidad motivada y proactiva

Educación

Máster en Física, Matemáticas Aplicadas o Ciencias Ambientales

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 a 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 project focuses on investigating atmospheric electricity phenomena, specifically the chemical role of lightning in the atmosphere, using optical measurements, chemical data, and modeling tools like WRF.

The position is for 3 years with a possible extension, starting ideally in September 2025, with full social security coverage and a gross salary of 1600 EUR/month.

Requirements

• Master Degree or equivalent in Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Global Change Environmental Science

Skills / Qualifications

• High-level programming skills (Python, Fortran)
• Excellent command of English (C1 level)
• Experience in data analysis, satellite measurements, atmospheric modeling is advantageous
• Motivated, flexible, proactive personality

Specific Requirements

Analysis of Meteosat Third Generation data, investigating lightning and chemical pollution correlations, using models and ground/space measurements.

Tasks

• Develop methods to quantify lightning-produced nitrogen oxides
• Investigate the chemical role of lightning at regional scales using WRF and measurements

Additional Information

Living expenses in Granada are lower than in other parts of Spain. The candidate must register as a doctoral student at the University of Granada by early September 2025 if not already enrolled.

Eligibility

Applicants can apply even if they do not yet have their Master’s degree, provided they will have it by early September 2025.

Application Deadline

July 10, 2025

Selection Process

Applications collected until July 10, 2025. Final decisions communicated before the end of July 2025.