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

Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA - CSIC); Marbella; Presencial; EUR 2.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institute in Spain seeks a PhD candidate for the TRAPPA group to investigate atmospheric electricity phenomena and lightning. This role offers a full-time position with a gross salary of €1600/month for a duration of three years, with possible extension. Candidates may apply before completing their Master's degree, but must register as doctoral students.

Servicios

Full social security coverage

Health insurance

Formación

• Master degree or equivalent is required.
• High proficiency in programming (Python, Fortran) required.
• Strong academic record and motivation needed.

Responsabilidades

• Investigate atmospheric electricity phenomena and lightning detection.
• Use satellite and ground-based measurements along with modeling tools.
• Engage in atmospheric modeling and data analysis.

Conocimientos

Programming (Python, Fortran)

Data analysis

English (C1 level)

Educación

Master Degree or equivalent 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

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 Position Details

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, lightning detection, and chemical processes in the atmosphere using satellite and ground-based measurements, as well as modeling tools like WRF.

Employment Details

The position offers full-time employment as a PhD student for 3 years, with a possible extension of 1 year. The starting date is negotiable but ideally September 16, 2025. The gross salary is 1600 EUR/month with 14 payments, including full social security coverage and health insurance.

Requirements

• Master Degree or equivalent in Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Meteorology
• High proficiency in programming (Python, Fortran), data analysis, and English (C1 level)
• Strong academic record and motivation
• Experience in satellite data analysis and atmospheric modeling is a plus

Additional Information

Applicants can apply even if they have not yet obtained their Master’s degree but plan to do so by early September 2025, provided they register as a doctoral student at the University of Granada by then.

Application Process

Applications are open until July 10, 2025. Decisions will be communicated by the end of July 2025.