Analysis Of Mtg-I1 / -S1 Data To Study Atmospheric Chemical Pollution By Lightning

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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