Postdoctoral Researcher (M/F)

CNRS; France; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading French research organization is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join the EUBURN project, focusing on the effects of aerosols from wildfires on climate. The role includes data collection and dissemination, writing scientific articles, and collaboration with staff and PhD students. Candidates should have a solid understanding of aerosol properties, programming skills in Python, and ability to work in teams. This is a full-time, temporary position based in France.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of the physical and chemical properties of aerosols and their interaction with radiation and clouds.
• Experience of using Python to process observational data.
• Experience in the experimental characterisation of aerosols and analysis of field data.

Responsabilités

• Contribute to the implementation of the EUBURN project.
• Participate in collecting, disseminating and exploiting observational data related to aerosols.
• Investigate the evolution of aerosol optical properties during transport.
• Write scientific articles for publication in high-impact international journals.

Connaissances

Knowledge of aerosol properties

Python programming

Experimental characterization of aerosols

Scientific analysis

Scientific writing

Teamwork

Description du poste

Organisation/Company CNRS Department Centre national de recherches météorologiques Research Field Environmental science Environmental science » Earth science Environmental science » Global change Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country France Application Deadline 15 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Apr 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

The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to the implementation of the EUBURN project, which aims to improve our understanding of how aerosols emitted by wildfires impact the meteorology and climate change in the region, with a particular focus on cloud cover and properties. He/she will participate in collecting, disseminating and exploiting observational data related to the properties of these aerosols.

Data dissemination

• Contributing to the development of the SILEX campaign database by evaluating and disseminating data analysed according to F.A.I.R. principles.

Scientific exploitation of data

• Investigating the evolution of aerosol optical properties during transport.
• Investigating the respective roles of black and brown carbon in the absorption capacity of aerosols.
• Evaluating the parameterisations of aerosol optical properties in the ALADIN-CLIMAT model.

Data exploitation

• Writing scientific articles for publication in high-impact international journals.
• Presenting results at project meetings and national and international conferences.
• Contributing to the organization of workshops, conferences and scientific outreach activities for socio-economic and institutional stakeholders.

This position is based at CNRM (Météo-France/CNRS) and will be supervised by C. Denjean as part of the EUBURN programme. CNRM research covers meteorology and climate, ranging from observing and understanding processes to developing weather forecasting and climate projection systems for Métèo-France's operational services. The postdoctoral researcher will collaborate with a PhD student working on a complementary aspect of the project.

Scientific and technical skills

• Good knowledge of the physical and chemical properties of aerosols and their interaction with radiation and clouds.
• Experience of using Python to process observational data.
• Experience in the experimental characterisation of aerosols and analysis of field data.

Cross-disciplinary skills

• Excellent scientific analysis and synthesis skills.
• Strong writing skills in scientific English.
• Ability to work collaboratively and interact with international partners.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good teamwork spirit.