Postdoctoral Research Associate in Atmospheric Sciences
Investigate tropospheric ozone trends and satellite observations within the COSMMOS project at LISA, France.
Best for:Best for researchers with a PhD in atmospheric sciences and strong programming skills in satellite data analysis.
Overview
The Interuniversity Laboratory of Atmospheric Systems (LISA) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position focusing on atmospheric sciences. Working as part of the COSMMOS project, the researcher will study long-term changes in background ozone levels and episodes across the Île-de-France region and Europe. The role involves analysing satellite observations, evaluating model simulations, and collaborating with project partners such as Airparif. The successful candidate is expected to handle large datasets, present scientific findings, and contribute to international publications.
What you'll do
- Analyse tropospheric ozone trends across Europe and the Île-de-France region.
- Intercompare IASI and IASI+GOME2 satellite ozone products developed at LISA.
- Study data covering the period from 2013 to 2024 and evaluate findings against independent datasets and ozone soundings.
- Compare observational data with numerical model simulations.
- Present research findings at scientific meetings and conferences.
- Contribute to scientific reports and peer-reviewed publications.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in atmospheric sciences, environmental sciences or a related field
Language: Good scientific writing and spoken English
Instruction: English
- Experience with satellite data and specifically ozone observations
- Experience working with model data
- Strong scientific programming skills
- Experience working in a Linux environment
- Ability to handle and process large datasets
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: Open until the position is filled · open until filled
Submit your application through the official CNRS employment portal by following the provided link. Ensure all required application documents are uploaded before the review process.
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- Cover letter
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