Postdoctoral position (physics, chemistry, environmental sciences, bioengineering,...) in satellite measurements

29 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB)

Research Field

Environmental science » Earth science
Physics » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

1 May 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Introduction

The Spectroscopy, Quantum Chemistry and Atmospheric Remote Sensing laboratory (SQUARES - https://squares.ulb.be/atmosphere.html ) at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) is looking for a motivated candidate holding a PhD degree in an exact science (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, Environmental science, Bioengineering, Informatics, Geography, Geology,...) to perform research in the field of atmospheric remote sensing. 

Satellite remote sensing of our atmosphere covers many different research branches including atmospheric composition and chemistry, the study of the global environment and climate (change), natural (fires, volcanoes, dust storms) and anthropogenic emissions (agriculture, industry, transport), air quality and pollution, radiative transfer and molecular spectroscopy, inverse models, numerical analysis and algorithm design. In each of this sub-domains exciting research is being performed. The ULB-SQUARES group has built up a strong expertise and international recognition in many of these domains, in particular concerning atmospheric sounding in the thermal infrared spectral domain, with the IASI satellite instrument. Using the IASI measurements major progress has been obtained in the understanding of both short and long-lived atmospheric gases and processes that drive their distributions.

Research

For this postdoc position, we are specifically seeking someone to develop innovative algorithms for the determination of source emissions from ammonia (NH3) satellite data building on previous work:

• https://acp.copernicus.org/articles/19/12261/2019/
• https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-018-0747-1/
• https://amt.copernicus.org/articles/12/5457/2019/

Note that no prior expertise is required in satellite remote sensing.

The ideal candidate should:

•  hold a PhD degree in Sciences or Applied Sciences
•  have experience with data-analysis and programming/scripting. Experience with Matlab is a bonus.
•  be fluent in English (spoken and written)
•  have a natural curiosity for the world around them, steered by a critical and creative mind
•  have a good sense of initiative and be well-organized  
•  be eager to learn and motivated to start research
•  be able to work independently and in a team
•  have a logical and problem-solving mind

We offer

•  A full-time research position of at least 1 year, with the possibility of extension
•  The possibility to perform exciting research in a stimulating research environment where quality, professionalism and team spirit are encouraged
•  Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure
•  Flexible schedule and possibility to work occasionally from home

Procedure

After evaluating the submitted applications, selected candidates will be invited for an interview. ULB seeks to foster an environment where all talents can flourish, regardless of gender, age, cultural background, nationality or impairments.

Interested?

Please send Lieven Clarisse ([email protected] , tel: +32 2 6502578)  a detailed CV and a cover letter describing your motivation.

Requirements

Research Field

All

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Université libre de Bruxelles

Country

Belgium

City

Bruxelles

Postal Code

1050

Street

Avenue Antoine Depage

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Brussels

Website

http://www.ulb.be

Street

50 Avenue F.D. Roosevelt

Postal Code

1050

STATUS: EXPIRED