Postdoc: Satellite Aerosol–Cirrus Interactions Research

University of Lille 1 Sciences and Technology; Lille; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading university in France is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to explore aerosol-cirrus interactions using satellite observations. The successful candidate will work on the ACCTS project and will focus on understanding aerosol influences on cirrus clouds during polluted conditions. Candidates should hold a PhD in atmospheric sciences and have experience in remote sensing and cloud physics. The role offers the chance to collaborate with esteemed institutions like Sorbonne University.

Qualifications

• Must hold a PhD in atmospheric sciences.
• Strong knowledge in cloud physics is essential.
• Experience with algorithm development and satellite remote sensing is required.

Responsabilités

• Investigate aerosol-cirrus interactions during high-pollution events.
• Develop methodologies to distinguish aerosol impacts on cirrus clouds.
• Assess the influence of aerosol composition on cirrus formation.
• Quantify radiative impacts of aerosol-perturbed cirrus.

Connaissances

PhD in atmospheric sciences

Knowledge of cloud physics

Experience in algorithm development

Experience in satellite remote sensing

Good written and spoken English

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, R, Fortran)

Formation

PhD in atmospheric sciences

Outils

Python

R

Fortran

Description du poste

A leading university in France is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to explore aerosol-cirrus interactions using satellite observations. The successful candidate will work on the ACCTS project and will focus on understanding aerosol influences on cirrus clouds during polluted conditions. Candidates should hold a PhD in atmospheric sciences and have experience in remote sensing and cloud physics. The role offers the chance to collaborate with esteemed institutions like Sorbonne University.