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
Country
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 an EU programme
Research Infrastructure
No
Offer Description
We announce one PhD (doctoral) position within the TRansient Plasmas in Planetary Atmospheres (TRAPPA) group at the IAA - CSIC in Granada, Spain.
The PhD will investigate atmospheric electricity phenomena, focusing on lightning's chemical role in the atmosphere, utilizing optical measurements from the Lightning Imager (LI) and the Flexible Combined Imager (FCI) onboard the Meteosat Third Generation (MTG), ground-based lightning measurements, and chemical measurements from instruments onboard the MTG-Sounder. The project also involves modeling with the Weather Research and Forecasting Model (WRF) and analysis of data from the Atmospheric Space Interaction Monitor (ASIM).
The position offers a full-time employment for 3 years, with a possible extension of 1 year, starting ideally on September 16, 2025. The salary is 1600 EUR/month with 14 payments, including full social security coverage.
Requirements
* Master's degree in Physics, Applied Mathematics, or Meteorology.
Skills / Qualifications
* High proficiency in programming (Python, Fortran) and data analysis.
* Excellent command of English (C1 level).
* Experience with satellite data analysis and atmospheric modeling is a plus.
* Motivated, flexible, proactive personality.
Specific Requirements
The main task involves analyzing Meteosat Third Generation data to explore physical and chemical correlations between lightning activity and atmospheric pollution, developing methods to quantify NOx produced by lightning, and investigating the chemical role of lightning using WRF model simulations.
Additional Information
Applicants must be registered as doctoral students at the University of Granada by early September 2025. The application deadline is July 10, 2025. Final decisions will be communicated before the end of July 2025.
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