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

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

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research organization in Spain is offering a full-time PhD position focused on atmospheric electricity phenomena within their TRAPPA group. This role involves analyzing advanced satellite data to explore impacts of lightning on atmospheric chemical pollution, requiring a Master's degree and strong programming skills. Candidates completing their Master's by September 2025 are encouraged to apply.

Servicios

Full social security coverage

Formación

• Motivated, proactive, and flexible individual.
• Experience with satellite data analysis and atmospheric modeling is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze data from Meteosat and other instruments to study lightning's effects on atmospheric pollution.
• Develop methods to quantify nitrogen oxides and use WRF model.

Conocimientos

Programming (Python, Fortran)

Data analysis

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

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

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 project investigates atmospheric electricity phenomena, focusing on lightning's chemical role using optical measurements from space and ground, chemical measurements, and modeling tools like WRF. The position involves analyzing data from Meteosat Third Generation instruments, the Atmospheric Space Interaction Monitor, and other sources, aiming to understand lightning-induced atmospheric chemical pollution.

Employment Details

Full-time employment as a PhD student for 3 years, with a possible 1-year extension. The gross salary is 1600 EUR/month with 14 payments. The starting date is negotiable but ideally September 16, 2025. Full social security coverage is provided.

Requirements

• Master's degree in physics, applied mathematics, or meteorology
• High proficiency in programming (Python, Fortran), data analysis, and excellent English skills (C1 level)
• Experience with satellite data analysis and atmospheric modeling is a plus
• Motivated, proactive, and flexible individual

Additional Information

The project involves analyzing Meteosat data to explore correlations between lightning activity and chemical pollution, developing new methods to quantify nitrogen oxides, and using the WRF model in conjunction with measurements. Applicants can still apply if they are completing their master's by September 2025, provided they register as doctoral students at the University of Granada by then.

Application Details

Deadline: July 10, 2025

Applications will be reviewed until the deadline, with decisions communicated by the end of July 2025.