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

buscojobs España; La Coruña; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

El Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA - CSIC) ofrece una posición doctoral centrada en fenómenos eléctricos atmosféricos. El candidato analizará datos de satélites para estudiar la contaminación química y su relación con la actividad de los rayos. Esta oportunidad es ideal para aquellos con un máster en campos relevantes y habilidades en programación y análisis de datos.

Servicios

Seguro social completo, incluido salud

Costos de vida relativamente bajos en Granada

Formación

• Máster o equivalente en Física, Matemáticas Aplicadas o Ciencias Ambientales.
• Dominio alto de programación y análisis de datos, experiencia con datos satelitales es un plus.

Responsabilidades

• Investigar fenómenos eléctricos atmosféricos y su relación con la contaminación química.
• Analizar datos de satélite y modelar procesos atmosféricos con el modelo WRF.

Conocimientos

Programación (Python, Fortran)

Análisis de datos

Inglés (nivel C1)

Modelado químico atmosférico

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

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 an EU programme

Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure:

No

Offer Description:

We announce one PhD (doctoral) position within the TRansient Plasmas in Planetary Atmospheres (TRAPPA) group at the IAA - CSIC in Granada, Spain. The PhD position focuses on investigating atmospheric electricity phenomena, particularly the chemical role of lightning in the atmosphere, using optical measurements from space and ground-based instruments, and modeling with the Weather Research and Forecasting Model (WRF). The candidate will analyze data from the Meteosat Third Generation satellites, the Atmospheric Space Interaction Monitor (ASIM), and other measurements to study regional and global atmospheric chemical pollution.

Requirements:

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

Skills / Qualifications:

• High proficiency in programming (Python, Fortran) and data analysis
• Excellent command of English (C1 level)
• Experience with satellite data analysis, atmospheric transport, and chemistry modeling is a plus
• Motivated, proactive, and flexible personality

Specific Requirements:

Analysis of Meteosat data to identify correlations between lightning activity and chemical pollution, developing methods to quantify nitrogen oxides produced by lightning, and investigating atmospheric chemical processes using the WRF model.

Additional Information:

The position offers a full-time employment for 3 years with an optional extension, a monthly gross salary of 1600 EUR, and employment with full social security coverage, including health insurance. The starting date is flexible but ideally September 16, 2025. Living expenses in Granada are relatively low.

Eligibility Criteria:

If you have not yet obtained your Master’s degree but plan to do so by September 2025, you may still apply, provided you register as a doctoral student at the University of Granada by that date.

Selection Process:

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