Post-doctoral position in Atmospheric Chemistry

IMT NORD EUROPE; France; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research institute in France is seeking a Post-doctoral Researcher in Chemistry to investigate ozone formation through various research projects. Responsibilities include using atmospheric simulation for modelling and conducting field measurements in Lille, with required expertise in atmospheric chemistry and analytical techniques. Candidates should have a PhD and possess strong skills in mass spectrometry and communication. This full-time position offers an opportunity for scientific contributions and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of atmospheric chemistry and analytical chemistry is required.
• Experience in conducting field measurements and experiments.

Responsabilités

• Work on ozone formation and its modelling within the OSEAMS project.
• Conduct field campaigns to monitor atmospheric trace gases in Lille.
• Assist in the operation of advanced instrumentation.

Connaissances

Experience operating and conducting experiments in atmospheric simulation chambers

Field instrumentation

Ability to deploy, operate, and maintain analytical instruments during field campaigns

Gas-phase analysis

Proficiency in mass spectrometry and gas chromatography

Experience with zero-dimensional (0-D) box modelling

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Formation

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Description du poste

Organisation/Company IMT NORD EUROPE Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country France Application Deadline 14 Jan 2026 - 22:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Mar 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

During this post-doctoral appointment at CERI EE, IMT Nord Europe, the research activities will be carried out within the framework of two projects:

• FrenchTaiwanese bilateral project OSEAMS (Tropospheric Ozone in South East Asia: Budget and Mitigation Strategies), supported by the French National Research Agency (ANR) and Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council (NSTC),
• French national project ECOZONE ((Study of Emission Sources of NonConventional Volatile Organic Compounds and Their Impact on Ozone), funded by the French Agency for Ecological Transition (ADEME).

Together, these projects seek to improve our understanding of ozone formation in the atmosphere and to contribute to the design of effective strategies for reducing ozone pollution and its impacts.

In the OSEAMS project, the postdoctoral researcher will mainly work with zero-dimensional box models, using historical atmospheric observation data to analyze the drivers of ozone formation and their evolution in Taiwan. A limited number of chamber experiments will be conducted to supplement the modelling results and refine the interpretation of ozone production processes.

Within the ECOZONE project, the postdoctoral researcher will contribute to a measurement campaign in the city of Lille (France) aimed at characterizing the ozone budget and the chemical processes driving local ozone formation. The work will involve deploying and operating advanced instruments to monitor trace gases. This field data will help disentangle the relative roles of transport and in-situ chemistry, and assess the influence of various urban emission sources.

The recruited post-doctoral fellow will be supported by an engineer who will assist with the operation of the chamber and instrumentation. This work is expected to result in both scientific publications and presentations at international conferences.

Knowledge of atmospheric chemistry and analytical chemistry is required.

Desired skill area

• Experience operating and conducting experiments in atmospheric simulation chambers
• Field instrumentation
• Ability to deploy, operate, and maintain analytical instruments during field campaigns
• Gas-phase analysis
• Proficiency in mass spectrometry and gas chromatography
• Experience with zero-dimensional (0-D) box modelling
• Communication
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills