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

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

Descripción de la vacante

El Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía está buscando un investigador de doctorado que se una al grupo TRAPPA para investigar fenómenos eléctricos atmosféricos y su impacto químico. Esta posición implica el desarrollo de métodos analíticos y modelado de datos, perfecta para estudiantes motivados. Se proporcionan seguros completos y condiciones de trabajo relevantes.

Servicios

Seguro de salud

Cobertura completa de seguridad social

Formación

• Máster o equivalente en Física, Matemáticas Aplicadas o Ciencias Ambientales.
• Alto nivel de logro académico.
• Experiencia con análisis de datos satelitales y modelado atmosférico es un plus.

Responsabilidades

• Desarrollar métodos para cuantificar óxidos de nitrógeno producidos por relámpagos.
• Investigar el papel químico de los relámpagos y descargas corona.
• Analizar datos Meteosat para correlaciones entre actividad eléctrica y contaminación.

Conocimientos

Programación

Análisis de datos

Dominio del inglés

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 an EU programme

Research Position

This PhD position is within the TRansient Plasmas in Planetary Atmospheres (TRAPPA) group at the IAA - CSIC in Granada, Spain. The research focuses on atmospheric electricity phenomena, lightning detection, and chemical impacts in the atmosphere, utilizing space- and ground-based measurements and modeling tools.

Employment Details

Fulltime employment as a PhD student for 3 years, with an optional extension of 1 year. The gross salary is 1600 EUR/month (14 payments). The starting date is negotiable, ideally September 16, 2025, with full social security coverage.

Application Details

Interested candidates should apply via email. The application deadline is July 10, 2025. Candidates must be registered as doctoral students at the University of Granada by early September 2025, if not already enrolled.

Requirements

• Master Degree or equivalent in Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Environmental Science (Global Change)
• High level of academic achievement
• Proficiency in programming (Python, Fortran) and data analysis
• Good command of English (C1 level), with excellent writing and presentation skills
• Experience with satellite data analysis and atmospheric modeling is a plus
• Motivated, flexible, and proactive personality

Research Tasks

• Develop methods to quantify lightning-produced nitrogen oxides using satellite and chemical measurements
• Investigate the chemical role of lightning and corona discharges using the WRF model and measurements
• Analyze Meteosat Third Generation data to find correlations between lightning activity and chemical pollution

Additional Information

Living expenses in Granada are lower than in other parts of Spain. Full health insurance and social security coverage are provided.

Selection Process

Applications are accepted until July 10, 2025. Final decisions will be communicated before the end of July 2025.