Assisstant Professor W/M (POST-DOC)at the Atmospheric Physics Department

Institute of Geophysics Polish Academy of Sciences; Polska; On-site; PLN 102,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of Geophysics Polish Academy of Sciences invites a Post-Doctoral researcher to study atmospheric and oceanic boundary layers. Work includes UAV-based measurements, data assimilation with models, and satellite data analysis.

The successful candidate will compare in-situ data with reanalyses and forecast models, present findings, and contribute to publications under NCN OPUS 24 funding. 7-month full-time contract in Warsaw.

Qualifications

• PhD in Earth sciences, physics, engineering or related field.
• Advanced knowledge of atmospheric physics and boundary layer dynamics.
• Experience in GNSS meteorology.
• Experience with in-situ measurements and numerical modeling of atmosphere/ocean data.
• Familiar with netCDF/HDF data formats.
• Strong programming skills in MATLAB/Python (others optional).
• Fluency in English (speaking, reading, writing).

Responsibilities

• Perform research on atmospheric and oceanic boundary layers using UAV measurements and model data.
• Compare UAV data with auxiliary datasets and model outputs.
• Prepare publications and present results at seminars and conferences.

Skills

GNSS meteorology

Atmospheric physics

Physical oceanography

Data analysis (netCDF/HDF)

Programming (MATLAB, Python)

English proficiency

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

MATLAB

Python

NCL

IDL

Job description

Institute of Geophysics Polish Academy of Sciences

Organisation/Company Institute of Geophysics Polish Academy of Sciences Department Magnetism Research Field Geosciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 6 Nov 2026 - 16:00 (Europe/Warsaw) Country Poland Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 7 Oct 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

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INSTITUTION: Institute of Geophysics Polish Academy of Sciences

CITY: Warsaw

POSITION:Assisstant Professor W/M (POST-DOC)at the Atmospheric Physics Department

SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINE: Earth Sciences, Physics

NOTICE DATE:07 October 2026 r.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION:06 November 2026 r.

KEY WORDS: atmospheric and oceanic boundary layers, air-sea interactions, stratification, diurnal cycle, in-situ measurements, energy and momentum fluxes

DESCRIPTION

Job description – a summary of tasks:

POST-DOC will perform research about atmospheric and oceanic boundary layers with measurements conducted using Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAV) as well as analyzing data from atmospheric and oceanic circulation models and satellite data

Specific tasks of a POST-DOC will include:

• Comparison of collected UAV in-situ data with auxiliary datasets;
• Adaptation of GNSS antennas and receivers on UAV to derive moisture properties of the atmosphere;
• Comparison of in-situ data with numerical models (reanalyses, atmosphere and ocean forecast models);
• Presentation of results on seminars and scientific conferences;
• Preparation of publications based on research outcomes.

Requirements for a candidate:

• Doctoral degree in Earth Sciences, Physics, Engineering (atmospheric physics, physical oceanography, meteorology, climatology or related);
• Advanced knowledge (documented by research outputs) of atmospheric physics and/or physical oceanography, in particular related to boundary layer dynamics
• Experience in GNSS meteorology
• Knowledge about in-situ measurements and and numerical modeling of atmosphere and/or oceandata, and their limitations;
• Excellent knowledge of typical data formats used in meteorological and oceanographic research (netCDF, HDF)
• Good programming skills (MATLAB, Python, NCL, IDL or related)
• Fluency in English (speaking, reading and writing)

* In accordance with NCN requirements, only a person who has obtained a doctoral degree from an entity other than the one where the position is planned to be filled no earlier than 12 years prior to the year of employment in the project may be accepted for a post-doc position. This period may be extended by the time of being on long-term (more than 90 days) documented sickness benefits or rehabilitation benefits due to incapacity for work during this period. In addition, the number of months spent on leave for the care and upbringing of children granted under the terms of the Labor Code may be added to this period, and in the case of women - 18 months for each child born or adopted.

In addition, in accordance with the requirements of NCN, an employed person shall not, during the period of drawing this remuneration, draw other remuneration from funds granted as direct costs from research projects financed under NCN competitions, and shall not, during the period of drawing this remuneration, draw remuneration from another employer under an employment contract, including from an employer based outside the territory of Poland.

Conditions of employment:

• Employment for maximum of 7 months.
• Compensation: ok 10.000,00 PLN brutto / month (about 7200 PLN net).
• Full time employment.
• Employment from before 01 December 2026.
• In accordance with the terms and conditions of NCN, during the period of employment, the post-doc may not receive any other remuneration in any form from NCN funds and remuneration from any other employer under an employment contract, including an employer based outside the territory of Poland.

Additional Information:

The position is funded by the NCN OPUS 24 grant nrUMO-2022/47/B/ST10/02892title: „Local coupling of atmosphere and ocean on diurnal time scale in various mesoscale circulation regimes.”

Duration of the whole project is 48 months. The goal of the project is quantitative analysis of an impact of air-sea interactions on diurnal evolution of atmospheric and oceanic boundary layers in various atmospheric circulation regimes over open ocean (sea) as well as in a coastal zone.

Research will be carried out under supervision of:

Required documents:

• a scan or photocopy of a document confirming candidate has a PhD degree,
• a resume, including scientific, educational and organizational accomplishments, and a particular reference to candidate’s experience in conduction atmospheric or oceanographic measurements (resume must include email addresses of two senior scientific that can provide references)
• information on scientific achievements (including a list of publications), awards and scientific internships.
• electronic versions of the two most important publications (or typescripts of unpublished works) that the candidate considers representative of his/her scientific achievements;
• other relevant documents (at the candidate's discretion)

Selected candidates may be invited for an interview via electronic means of audio and video communication.

The Institute of Geophysics PAS reserves the right to close the competition without selecting a candidate.

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Requirements

Research Field Geosciences Education Level PhD or equivalent

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institute of Geophysics Polish Academy of Sciences Country Poland City Warszawa Postal Code 01-452 Street KSIĘCIA JANUSZA 64 Geofield