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 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, using optical measurements, satellite data, ground-based measurements, and modeling tools such as WRF and data from ESA's ASIM mission.
The position is for 3 years full-time, with a possible 1-year extension, starting around September 16, 2025. Salary is €1600/month with social security coverage.
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply via email. The deadline is July 10, 2025. Candidates must be registered as doctoral students at the University of Granada by early September 2025 to be eligible.
Requirements
* Master's degree in physics, applied mathematics, or meteorology
* High proficiency in programming (Python, Fortran) and data analysis
* Excellent command of English (C1 level)
* Interest in satellite data analysis and atmospheric modeling is a plus
Additional Information
Living expenses in Granada are lower than in other parts of Spain. The gross salary is €1600/month with 14 payments annually. The position involves analyzing data from Meteosat satellites and investigating lightning's chemical effects using models like WRF.
Eligibility
Applicants without a master's but planning to complete it by September 2025 can apply, provided they register as doctoral students by then.
Selection Process
Applications are open until July 10, 2025. Final decisions will be communicated before the end of July 2025.
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