Post-Doc in Atmospheric Science

Post-Doc in Atmospheric Science

SRON - Netherlands Institute for Space Research

Leiden, Netherlands

Your position and team

You will be part of the methane research team in the Earth Science Group (ESG) of SRON. The ESG consists of approximately 40 scientists (permanent, postdocs, PhD students) that work on the data processing and interpretation of satellite measurements as well as the definition of new instrumentation and guiding the development. Our team develops methods to detect and identify sources and quantify emissions of various trace gases using satellite data in conjunction with atmospheric modelling and machine learning. Our research aims to address topics with societal relevance.

Your project

You will be working on our TWOS (Targeting Waste emissions Observed from Space) project together with GHGSat and the Global Methane Hub. In this project, we measure methane emissions from 10+ waste sites in the Global South in support of local mitigation activities. Plume detection and emission quantification as well as data interpretation using atmospheric modeling is at the core of the research activities. We also evaluate urban and national-scale emissions using TROPOMI observations with inverse modeling to provide context for these site-level estimates.

Position requirements

We are looking for an ambitious, highly motivated, and result driven scientist with a PhD in atmospheric sciences or a similar degree, with experience in the interpretation of atmospheric (e.g. satellite, aircraft etc.) observations. Strong programming and data analytics skills are also expected. Experience with research on atmospheric methane, transport modelling and/or flux inversions is considered an asset. A highly developed proficiency in written and oral English is essential and the candidate should be capable of working both independently and in a team.