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

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

Descripción de la vacante

The Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía is seeking a PhD candidate to engage in atmospheric research focusing on lightning and its chemical impact. The role is set for a three-year term starting in September 2025, offering an attractive salary and full social security coverage, perfect for candidates with a Master's degree in relevant fields and strong programming skills.

Servicios

Full social security coverage including health insurance.

Formación

• Master's degree in relevant fields required.
• High academic achievement needed.
• Excellent English proficiency (C1 level) essential.

Responsabilidades

• Investigating atmospheric electricity phenomena and lightning's chemical role.
• Analyzing data from Meteosat Third Generation instruments.
• Utilizing models like WRF for research.

Conocimientos

Programming

Data analysis

English (C1 level)

Educación

Master's degree in physics, applied mathematics, or meteorology

Herramientas

Python

Fortran

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 a EU programme

Research Infrastructure

No

Offer Description

We announce one PhD position within the TRansient Plasmas in Planetary Atmospheres (TRAPPA) group at the IAA - CSIC in Granada, Spain.

The PhD project focuses on investigating atmospheric electricity phenomena, especially lightning's chemical role, using space- and ground-based measurements, modeling tools, and data analysis.

The position is for 3 years, with a possible extension, starting around September 16, 2025, with a monthly gross salary of 1600 EUR (14 payments). The candidate will have full social security coverage, including health insurance.

Requirements

• Master's degree in physics, applied mathematics, or meteorology.
• High academic achievement, proficiency in programming (Python, Fortran), data analysis, and excellent English skills (C1 level).

Specific Requirements

The project involves analyzing data from Meteosat Third Generation instruments and exploring lightning's chemical effects on regional and global scales using models like WRF.

Additional Information

Applicants can still apply if they are completing their Master’s by September 2025, but must be registered as doctoral students at the University of Granada by then.

Selection Process

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