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

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

Descripción de la vacante

The Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía (IAA - CSIC) announces a full-time PhD position focused on atmospheric electricity phenomena within the TRAPPA group. Candidates will utilize satellite and ground-based data to analyze the impact of lightning on atmospheric chemistry, with a gross salary of 1600 EUR/month and potential for a 3-year contract.

Servicios

Full social security coverage including health insurance

Formación

• Strong academic record and motivation required.
• High proficiency in Python and Fortran programming.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze Meteosat data to study lightning and atmospheric chemical interactions.
• Develop methods for quantifying lightning-produced nitrogen oxides.
• Use WRF model with measurements to study atmospheric chemical processes.

Conocimientos

Programming

Data analysis

English proficiency

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 Description

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's chemical role, using optical measurements from satellite instruments (LI, FCI, IRS, UVN), ground-based lightning networks, chemical measurements onboard MTG satellites, and modeling with WRF. The research aims to analyze the impact of lightning on atmospheric chemistry and pollution, utilizing data from the Atmospheric Space Interaction Monitor (ASIM) and other sources. The successful candidate will work on developing methods to quantify nitrogen oxides produced by lightning and investigate the chemical effects of lightning at regional and global scales.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Meteorology
• High proficiency in programming (Python, Fortran) and data analysis
• Excellent command of English (C1 level)
• Strong academic record and motivation

Specific Tasks

• Analyze Meteosat data to study lightning and atmospheric chemical interactions
• Develop methods for quantifying lightning-produced nitrogen oxides
• Use WRF model with measurements to study atmospheric chemical processes

Additional Information

Employment for 3 years (possible extension), gross salary 1600 EUR/month, full social security coverage, including health insurance. The start date is flexible but ideally September 16, 2025. Applicants must be registered as doctoral students at the University of Granada by early September 2025. Applications close on July 10, 2025, with decisions communicated by the end of July 2025.