Doctoral Researcher in Photoacoustic Aerosol and Black Carbon Measurements
Develop next-generation photoacoustic instrumentation for precise black carbon and aerosol monitoring under EU air quality directives.
Best for:Best for experimental physicists, engineers, or atmospheric scientists with hands-on instrumentation experience and strong programming skills in Python or MATLAB.
Overview
This doctoral position at Tampere University focuses on advancing photoacoustic measurement technology for aerosol and black carbon research. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of a new PAAS instrument version, refine calibration routines, and explore novel applications in atmospheric science. The project aligns with EU Directive 2024/2881 on ambient air quality, addressing the need for accurate, traceable, and comparable optical measurements of equivalent black carbon (eBC). The work combines hands-on instrumentation, laboratory experiments, data analysis, and programming, offering opportunities to shape independent research directions in sub-Arctic and Arctic atmospheric studies.
What you'll do
- Develop and construct a new version of the PAAS instrument for laboratory testing and characterization.
- Design, test, and validate traceable calibration routines for photoacoustic and optical aerosol measurements.
- Conduct hands-on instrumentation, laboratory experiments, and uncertainty analysis.
- Analyze existing data from sub-Arctic and Arctic regions to explore atmospheric processing effects on black carbon.
- Develop independent research questions related to optical properties of black carbon and future measurement techniques.
- Collaborate with a postdoctoral researcher and experienced researchers in the group on experiments, data analysis, and publications.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in physics, engineering, aerosol science, atmospheric science, optics, photonics, environmental science, or a related field, recognized internationally
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; no specific proficiency level mentioned but must be fluent for research and collaboration
Instruction: English
- Hands-on experience with scientific instrumentation
- Strong programming and data analysis skills in Python or MATLAB
- Experience with black-carbon or photoacoustic instruments
- Background in aerosol measurements, optics, electronics, or data acquisition
- Proficiency in calibration or uncertainty analysis techniques
- No nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
- Must hold a recognized Master's degree by the starting date
- No age or prior experience caps specified
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-18 (EET (UTC +2))
Submit your application through Tampere University’s online recruitment system. Ensure all documents are in English and attached as PDF files. The application must include a CV, list of publications, contact information for two referees, and a motivation letter detailing your relevant experience, research interests, and motivation for doctoral research in photoacoustic aerosol and black carbon measurement technology.
- CV according to TENK guidelines
- List of publications according to Academy of Finland guidelines
- Contact information for two referees
- Motivation letter describing relevant experience, research interests, and motivation
Contact
Martin Schnaiter· Supervisor
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